Project Accountant

An award-winning manufacturing business are experiencing an exciting period of growth and looking to recruit a Project Accountant to join their team.

Reporting to the CFO and working within a small finance team, you will primarily be responsible for the management and control of all costs and budgets relating to individual projects, which will be running concurrently. 

As a Project Accountant, you will have considerable experience working on project accounting processes, and a confident understanding of corporate tax calculations and submissions.

What you will be doing:

• Management and control over costs, expenses and cash flow of individual projects;

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of margins by project;

• Monthly and annual reporting of project finances across individual lifespans, to key

• stakeholders;

• Ensuring robust internal procedures and controls are in place so that cost and inventory data maintained by the business is reliable and accurate;

• Month-end reconciliations and general ledger entries;

• Liaising with auditors as required and assistance in the preparation of the annual financial statements;

• Management of corporate tax (UK and USA).

• Regular tax filings such as the quarterly VAT return and P11d preparation;

• Foreign currency dealing, administration and accounting; 

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified: ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (at least 3 years post qualification experience);

• Manufacturing industry experience: Familiarity with costing concepts and Bill of Material structures;

• Project Accounting experience

• Project Management: Experience as a project manager, or working closely with project managers;

• Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of Excel; and

• Self-motivated with an inquiring mind and desire for excellence.

What’s in it for you:

• Remuneration: £competitive

• Discretionary bonus

• Early Friday finish – 37-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 4.30 pm,

• Friday 8.00am – 1.00pm)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company life insurance x 6 times

• Pension 5%

• Income protection after 3 years of service

• Office based - at newly refurbished office in Kempston, Bedfordshire.