Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£45,000-£65,000 per annum (plus 10% bonus)
Location:
Kidderminster
Hours:
Mon-Thurs ( and Fri (8-1)
Your newpany
Hays Senior Finance are pleased to be working with an excellent business in the Kidderminster area as they look to recruit a Senior Project Accountant on a permanent basis. Our client is a leading European manufacturer and, with amitment to innovation, they deliver high-performance solutions to global partners.
Your new role
In this newly created position, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of various projects, managing and mentoring a small team and ensuring seamless integration between programmes and accounting functions.
Main duties:
1. Manage the full project lifecycle financially including budget setup, monitoring, forecasting and reporting
2. Ensure all project accounting is inpliance withpany policies and accounting standards (IFRS15)
3. Liaise effectively with various project stakeholders to establish and implement best practices for project financial tracking, analysis and reporting
4. Identify opportunities for process improvements and design/deliver training sessions to both the Project Accountants and Project Managers on best practices
5. Create and maintain a collaborative link with the financial accounting team to support cash forecasting, budget preparation and financial planning
6. Prepare and presentprehensive project financial reports to senior management and stakeholders, providing key insight and analysis
7. Ensure all project accounting activities are audit-ready and support internal/external audits as required
8. Management of a small team, providing regular support and training
What you'll need to succeed
9. Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience
10. Strong understanding of general accounting principles and procedures
11. Previous experience in project accounting and knowledge of project management methodologies (highly preferred)
12. Excellentmunication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
13. Demonstrated ability to manage and develop finance teams
14. Highly proficient with Excel and accounting software/ERP systems
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive apetitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) and be given the opportunity to join a thriving business that is going from strength-to-strength. Additional benefits include an annual management bonus scheme (up to 10%), contributory pension, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays and buy/sell options), death-in service, perk box, subsidised canteen and much more. The role will be office-based during probation but there is scope to WFH up to 2 days per week uponpletion.