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Project Accountant - 12 Months FTC

Robert Half
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking a Project Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a growing business in Gloucestershire.
  • Candidates should be CIMA or ACCA qualified and possess experience in project-driven environments, particularly in ERP implementation.
  • The role requires strong communication skills to engage with non-finance stakeholders and a proactive, analytical mindset.
  • The salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, with a focus on candidates who have relevant implementation experience.
  • Ideal applicants should have a background in financial systems, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Robert Half are working on behalf of a growing Gloucestshire business to find a Project Accountant on a 12 Months FTC basis.

Due to the nature of the tasks, this role will be mainly based in the office.

You will ideally be CIMA /ACCA qualified, and have a passion for working in a project driven environment.

This role is very systems related, so you will need experience of working on a implementation project.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support end-to-end ERP implementation projects for finance function ensuring data accuracy, reporting, and maintaining system integrity.

* Understanding the business requirements and transferring that knowledge into the new ERP systems

* Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategies with ERP capabilities.

* Mentor and train the finance team to maximise ERP system efficiency.

* Build strong relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the transformation journey.

* Monitor post-implementation performance, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

* Review the spend on the project on a monthly basis for the projects. Capitalising relevant costs under the Accounting Standard

* Ensure systems meet compliance, Financial reporting, audit and operational needs.

* Writing test scripts for the new ERP system

* Backfilling BAU Accountants

* Partner with other departments to deliver the project

* Work closely with Group Financial Controller ensuring accurate and consistent financial reporting

* Evaluate the current financial systems, reporting and processes to identify areas for improvement until the new ERP systems are implemented

* Develop MIS reporting which helps drive business growth.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.

* A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and commercial acumen

* Naturally curious; happy working in a detailed, methodical manner;

* Enjoy challenges and finding solutions;

* Proven experience in implementation of Group financial and management reporting systems

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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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.