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