Project Accountant

Project Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support process improvements across invoicing, processes, reconciliations, IFRS 16 and month-end.

Client Details

Well-established, business in the Cheshire part of a wider UK group. The business operates across multiple sites and has recently been through a period of change and restructure.

They are now looking to appoint a Project Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the finance function with a number of key improvement initiatives.

Description

This is a hands-on, project-focused role, working closely with the finance team to strengthen processes, controls and reporting.

Key areas of focus include:

• Reviewing and improving a highly manual invoicing process, with a view to automation
• Process mapping and documentation across the finance function
• Supporting IFRS 16 lease work
• Improving balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting and improving month-end close processes
• Balance sheet reporting processes

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Supported on finance and process improvement projects
• Hands on approach and knows what “good looks like” in a finance function
• Available at short notice

Job Offer

• Circa £60,000 salary (potentially up to £65,000)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working – 3 days on site
• 6-month fixed-term contract initially, possibility of long term role

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