Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Location: Pride Park, Derby (Hybrid – 2-3 days on-site)

Salary: £55,000

Are you an experienced Accountant with a passion for driving change and improving financial processes? This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a significant impact within an ambitious organisation set to double in size over the next five years.

• Shape the Future: Partner with the Group Financial Controller to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and support the business through rapid growth.
• Lead Key Projects: Take ownership of finance projects, including improving systems, enhancing management information (MI) packs, and supporting group consolidation across four diverse business areas (including Financial Advisory, IT, and Software Systems).
• Make an Impact: Drive continuous process improvement and financial efficiencies across a £35m turnover group while being involved in strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Financial Controller on strategic projects and quarterly management account consolidation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end accounts processes.
• Enhance financial systems and reporting for greater accuracy.
• Produce MI packs, maintain balance sheet reconciliations, and analyse profitability.
• Assist with statutory reporting and financial statements preparation.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Strong accounting knowledge with experience in management and financial accounts.
• Proficient in Excel and Sage 200.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Salary: £55,000.
• Hybrid Working: 2 office days per week with flexible hours and a "dress for your diary" approach.
• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + your birthday off, with options to increase through reduced working hours or request a sabbatical for long-serving employees.
• Health & Wellbeing: Cashback on healthcare (including dental and physiotherapy) through Healthshield.
• Rewards & Recognition: Bonus schemes for referrals and performance, plus a Kudos Reward Scheme to recognise exceptional contributions.
• Social Culture: Regular team events and company-wide away days.
• Modern Workspace: A state-of-the-art office with an on-site gym, kitchen facilities, and free parking.

If you’re ready to play a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organisation and drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now, and I’ll be in touch.

Not quite ready to apply? Feel free to get in touch – you can call me or connect on LinkedIn (Henry Clarkson at Distinct Recruitment) to discuss the role further.

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