Job Description
Project Accountant (6 month FTC) | North Manchester (Office Based) | £50,000 - £70,000 plus benefits | Consumer products\n\n***Jan/Feb 2026 Start Required***\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nA fast-growing, privately owned consumer products business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, reporting into the Head of Finance, with a clear mandate to drive finance transformation, process automation, and improved system utilisation.\n\nThe business operates in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment and partners with major UK retailers. The role will play a key part in strengthening finance processes to support scalable growth.
\n\nRole Purpose: To lead and deliver change across the finance function, with a strong focus on automating manual processes and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nFinance Transformation & Process Improvement\n\nLead finance-led transformation initiatives to streamline and automate processes\nReview end-to-end finance processes and design fit-for-purpose improvements\nDeliver clearly defined project outputs within agreed timelines\...