An award-winning manufacturing business is experiencing an exciting period of growth and is 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:
1. Management and control over costs, expenses and cash flow of individual projects;
2. Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of margins by project;
3. Monthly and annual reporting of project finances across individual lifespans, to key stakeholders;
4. Ensuring robust internal procedures and controls are in place so that cost and inventory data maintained by the business is reliable and accurate;
5. Month-end reconciliations and general ledger entries;
6. Liaising with auditors as required and assistance in the preparation of the annual financial statements;
7. Management of corporate tax (UK and USA);
8. Regular tax filings such as the quarterly VAT return and P11d preparation;
9. Foreign currency dealing, administration and accounting.
What we're looking for:
1. Qualified: ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (at least 3 years post qualification experience);
2. Manufacturing industry experience: Familiarity with costing concepts and Bill of Material structures;
3. Project Accounting experience;
4. Project Management: Experience as a project manager, or working closely with project managers;
5. Strong IT skills with excellent knowledge of Excel;
6. Self-motivated with an inquiring mind and desire for excellence.
What's in it for you:
1. Remuneration: £competitive;
2. Discretionary bonus;
3. Early Friday finish - 37-hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30 pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm);
4. 25 days holiday + bank holidays;
5. Company life insurance x 6 times;
6. Pension 5%;
7. Income protection after 3 years of service;
8. Office based - at newly refurbished office in Kempston, Bedfordshire.
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