Project Accountant - Manchester

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a new role of Project Accountant to join the transformation team of an international, high-growth organisation with a Head Office based in Greater Manchester.

The Role

Reporting into the Finance Transformation Manager, the Project Accountant will play a pivotal role in driving business improvements and managing multiple projects at any one given time. This highly visible position offers exposure to senior stakeholders on the board, in the executive team, and the audit committee, providing significant career development opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities of the Project Accountant will include:

• Build long term relationships with Senior Stakeholders
• Investigate problems within specific and identify solutions which can be implemented
• Lead and support on new initiatives
• Partnering with group-level finance and country finance teams to enhance processes and integrate new controls.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors and Country Presidents, to communicate project updates and financial benefits.
• Using financial systems (e.g., SAP) to perform data analysis, extract insights, and support project delivery (e.g., pricing and margin analysis).

The Candidate

To be considered for the role, we welcome applications from candidates with the following:

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting, process improvement, or transformation roles within a large organization.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with an ability to engage and influence senior leaders such as FDs and Country Presidents.
• Excellent analytical and data-handling skills, particularly within SAP or other financial systems.
• A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach, with a track record of delivering impactful change in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to internal controls and audit frameworks would be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

In return, the successful Project Accountant will receive the following:

• £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
• Significant exposure to senior leaders and measurable career development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Free onsite parking

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