Project Accountant

Project Accountant (9 month FTC) - £80 Million Managed Services Provider
Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex
£40,000 to £55,000 + Benefits (Pro Rata)

Who we are:

We are a well-established, dynamic and successful IT Solutions company, with offices across the UK and a head office in West Sussex. Our clients include leading commercial and public sector organisations and our partners include multi-nationals such as HP and Microsoft. 

The Project Accountant Opportunity:

We are now recruiting for a Project Accountant to join us on a fixed term basis. You will be responsible for the preparation of financial analysis of the business, both historical and forecast, to drive improvements and implement new systems and monitoring as appropriate. You will focus on all areas of analysis to support finance in any equity/debt raising and/or potential acquisitions. The role may include other ad-hoc project work.

You will have been excellent analytical skills and demonstrate a real flair for turning raw data into articulate and comprehensive reports using a wide range of systems.

Project Accountant Main Responsibilities: 

+ All aspects of non-BAU project work to include historical and future analysis of the business;
+ Recommend and implement new systems to improve speed and efficiency of reporting;
+ Build and develop financial models;
+ Understand and improve the working capital flows of the business.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

+ knowledge (UK GAAP & IFRS), with a proven track record of developing robust reporting and control processes;
+ Commercially astute with sound business acumen; 
+ A self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
+ Strong attention to detail;
+ Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to articulate an opinion effectively;
+ Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work cross functionally and interact confidently with multiple stakeholders;
+ Robust and resilient in approach – the confidence to challenge 'push back’ when needed;
+ Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and work to tight deadlines;
+ Highly proficient in Excel and ideally Microsoft Access; working knowledge of Sage50 or similar would be helpful.
+ Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.

Location: Based from our offices in Wisborough Green. Due to our location, access to own transport is essential. 
Hours: Full Time 9.00am to 5.30pm / Monday to Friday.
Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 (depending on qualifications/experience) 
Start date: ASAP
Other: Must have the right to live and work in the UK

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