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Project Accountant

Crewe Temporary £60,000 - £66,000 per year View Job Description
Project Accountant on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to support process improvements across invoicing, processes, reconciliations, IFRS 16 and month‑end.
  • 6 months contract - potential opportunity for a longer term position
  • Varied project and process improvement role

About Our Client

Well‑established, business in the Cheshire part of a wider UK group. The business operates across multiple sites and has recently been through a period of change and restructure.

They are now looking to appoint a Project Accountant on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract to support the finance function with a number of key improvement initiatives.

Job Description

This is a hands‑on, project‑focused role, working closely with the finance team to strengthen processes, controls and reporting.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Reviewing and improving a highly manual invoicing process, with a view to automation
  • Process mapping and documentation across the finance function
  • Supporting IFRS 16 lease work
  • Improving balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporting and improving month‑end close processes
  • Balance sheet reporting processes



The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Supported on finance and process improvement projects
  • Hands on approach and knows what "good looks like" in a finance function
  • Available at short notice

What's on Offer

  • Circa £60,000 salary (potentially up to £65,000)
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Hybrid working - 3 days on site
  • 6‑month fixed‑term contract initially, possibility of long term role
Contact
Clare Wright
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7014754
Phone number
+44 161 828 6214

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
System Accountant
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Crewe
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Clare Wright
Consultant phone
+44 161 828 6214
Job reference
JN-052026-7014754