Project Accountant

Heard of us?
We're an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we're committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.

Job Purpose
The role of Project Accountant is really important to us. You will be responsible for bring further integrity, rigour and development to our financial planning processes as the business evolves.

We would love to welcome you to our Crewe HQ, working hours of Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Your responsibilities day to day will be...

• Reviewing budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
• Establish and formalise a financial governance structure for all group IT projects
• Providing project managers and key stakeholders with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts.
• Working closely with project management to prepare and review business plans
• Providing accounting advice to non-finance surrounding capitalisation policies
• Preparation of monthly reporting packs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting into the CAPEX committee and similar senior stakeholder forums.
• Analyse internal and external spend to ensure both compliance with accounting policies as well as reviewing return on investments
• Working collaboratively with project sponsors providing supporting analysis on a timely basis
• Assist with other ad hoc projects as required
• Working proactively with the wider Finance team in providing process and data improvements; and
• Providing coaching to other members of the team.

What do we expect of you?

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ ACCA / CIMA) is desirable
• Excel and modelling skills, preferably advance level
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in accounting
• Experience of working in a project role desirable
• Experience of working within a fast-paced entrepreneurial business desirable

What can you expect of us?

• A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.

And of course, you will be compensated competitively along with bonus potential and a good range of core benefits.