Project Accountant

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