Project Accountant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    £40,000 - £42,000

Project Accountant | Permanent | Birmingham | £40,000 - £42,000 | Hybrid

Your new company

Hays have partnered with this organisation who are looking for a Project Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis to support a large transformation project that the organisation is embarking on.


Your new role

As the Project Accountant, you will support with the financial controls for key projects including; reporting, forecasting, budgeting and analysis.


Some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the delivery of accurate project reporting information
  • Reporting on the organisation's project budgets and forecasts on a regular basis
  • Performing financial reviews
  • Support with the review and improvement of processes and procedures, to ensure that the financial control requirements are met
  • Supporting financial analysis for each business case
  • Advise on the allocation of project expenditure
  • Challenge stakeholders when necessary, tasking them with accountability.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in the postilion you will:

  • Have prior experience in a project or cost accounting role
  • Have strong management accounts experience, particularly in budgeting and forecasting
  • Have a professional accountancy qualification- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Finalist
  • Be highly analytical and have the ability to spot variances to reduce risk.

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive salary of up to £42,000 + bonus

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Flexible + hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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