Project Accountant

Location
England, Berkshire, Reading
Salary
£40000 - £50000 per annum + bonus
Posted
20 Jun 2017
Closes
27 Jun 2017
Ref
BBBH57533
Contact
Richard Hailey
Job Title
Accountant
Category
Insurance
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Project Accountant

Thames Valley

£40,000 - £50,000 DOE

An outstanding Project Accountant job opportunity has arisen working for an international insurance organisation based in the Thames Valley. Currently, there are numerous improvements being made to finance operations, including implementation a new ERP finance systems as well as other development projects. Due to the ongoing projects, the organisation is hiring a Project / Systems Accountant on an 18-24 month Fixed Term Contracted (FTC), with potential of a permanent opportunity arising over time.

As Project / Systems Accountant will be responsible for providing support to the implementation of new ERP and administration for the organisation's existing ERP system during the transition period, as well as ensuring continuous improvement to systems and processes so that they are efficient for the business. If successful, you will also play a lead role in the implementation of the new system.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Previous experience implementing, supporting and maintaining a finance system or ERP in a similar role.
  • An Accountancy Qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) is highly desirable.
  • The ability to extract, manipulate and reviewing large amounts of data to a high level of accuracy.
  • Advanced Excel skills (including macros, pivot tables and sub-procedures in VBA)
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to bolster their existing skill-set with various project-based activity in a market leading organisation.