Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Type:n Fixed-Term Contract (12-18 Months)n Salary:n £45,000-£50,000 per annumn Location:n Kidderminstern Hours:n Mon-Thurs (8-4) and Fri (8-1)

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Your new companyn Hays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established and successful organisation based in Kidderminster with the recruitment of a Project Accountant on a fixed-term contract basis. Our client is a leading European manufacturer and, with a commitment to innovation, they deliver high-performance solutions to global partners.

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Your new rolen This is a varied role combining financial analysis, forecasting, project accounting and business partnering. You will support the projects team with their day-to-day activities, ensuring the integrity of financial information while helping stakeholders understand the financial risks and rewards associated with key projects.

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• Prepare and maintain weekly sales forecasts

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• Produce monthly contract status reports

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• Manage and forecast project cashflows

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• Provide variance analysis against budget

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• Support foreign currency payment hedging activity

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• Assist with customer invoicing

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• Track VoP indices and associated annual invoicing

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• Support EAC reporting in line with IFRS 15/FRS 102

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• Support the annual budgeting process and financial planning

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• Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding project-related queries

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• Maintain accuracy and integrity of project finance data

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What you'll need to succeed

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• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) – QBE candidates may also be considered

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• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills

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• Confidence working across both finance and operational/project teams

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• The ability to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues

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• Excellent Excel capability and comfortable working with detailed financial spreadsheets

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What you'll get in returnn In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the chance to work for an excellent business that is on a rapid growth journey. With exposure to senior finance leadership, project teams, commercial decision-making and long-term planning, the position offers a strong platform to develop both technical accounting and commercial finance experience. Additional benefits include 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), contributory pension, death-in service, perk box, subsidised canteen and much more. As the role is for a fixed period of between 12 and 18 months, you will either be immediately available or on a short notice period.

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What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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