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Project Accountant 12 mth FTC

Natalie Wells Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5UG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Project Accountant is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on supporting ERP system implementation in a fast-growing company with a £100 million turnover.
  • Candidates should possess a proper accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and have hands-on systems implementation experience.
  • The position involves translating business needs into ERP functionality, writing test scripts, and monitoring project spend while backfilling for BAU accountants.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £55,000, with benefits including the flexibility to work hybrid two days per week.
  • This is an HQ-based role located in South Cerney, requiring the ability to communicate finance concepts to non-finance individuals effectively.

Project Accountant - 12-Month FTC

This is not your typical finance job.

If you're looking for a role where you can cruise through month-end, rinse and repeat, this isn't it!

But if you want to roll up your sleeves, get into the engine room of a fast-growing business, and play a major role in implementing an ERP system that doesn't make people scream… read on.

This company is growing. Fast. £100m turnover and climbing.

There is a need for finance systems that can keep up - and that's where you come in.

What You'll Actually Be Doing:

  • Supporting the Group Financial Controller in the ERP implementation as well as other smaller projects for finance - this is not a "watch from the sidelines" gig.
  • Translating business needs into ERP functionality - if you don't understand why something matters, you'll ask the right questions until you do.
  • Writing test scripts, creating control documents, and keeping the project on the rails.
  • Backfilling for BAU accountants - so they don't drown while we make big changes.
  • Monitoring project spend, ensuring compliance, and capitalising costs correctly - because "we'll figure it out later" is not a strategy.
  • Working across departments to make sure the finance function is driving the business forward, not just keeping score.

What You Need to Bring:

  • A proper accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Hands-on systems implementation experience - if you've never been near one, this will be a shock to the system.
  • The ability to cut through the noise - you'll be dealing with people who just want things to work, and it's on you to help make that happen.
  • A knack for explaining finance to non-finance people without making them fall asleep.

What You Need to Know:

  • Location: South Cerney, between Swindon and Cirencester - this is an HQ-based role.
  • Contract: 12-month FTC - a serious role with serious impact.
  • Package: £45,000 - £55,000 + benefits, including flexibility to work hybrid 2 days per week.

What Now?

If you've got the skills and the appetite for a real challenge, let's talk. Don't worry about a polished CV - just get in touch and let's see if this is the right fit for you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.