Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Employer Location Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England Salary - per annum + £45,000-£50,000 per annum Closing date 16 Nov 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

Job Details

Job Type:
Fixed-Term Contract (12-18 Months)
Salary:
£45,000-£50,000 per annum
Location:
Kidderminster
Hours:
Mon-Thurs ( and Fri (8-1)

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established and successful organisation based in Kidderminster with the recruitment of a Project Accountant on a fixed-term contract basis. Our client is a leading European manufacturer and, with a commitment to innovation, they deliver high-performance solutions to global partners.

Your new role
This is a varied role combining financial analysis, forecasting, project accounting and business partnering. You will support the projects team with their day-to-day activities, ensuring the integrity of financial information while helping stakeholders understand the financial risks and rewards associated with key projects.

• Prepare and maintain weekly sales forecasts
• Produce monthly contract status reports
• Manage and forecast project cashflows
• Provide variance analysis against budget
• Support foreign currency payment hedging activity
• Assist with customer invoicing
• Track VoP indices and associated annual invoicing
• Support EAC reporting in line with IFRS 15/FRS 102
• Support the annual budgeting process and financial planning
• Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding project-related queries
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of project finance data

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA) - QBE candidates may also be considered
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Confidence working across both finance and operational/project teams
• The ability to translate financial information for non-finance colleagues
• Excellent Excel capability and comfortable working with detailed financial spreadsheets

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the chance to work for an excellent business that is on a rapid growth journey. With exposure to senior finance leadership, project teams, commercial decision-making and long-term planning, the position offers a strong platform to develop both technical accounting and commercial finance experience. Additional benefits include 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), contributory pension, death-in service, perk box, subsidised canteen and much more. As the role is for a fixed period of between 12 and 18 months, you will either be immediately available or on a short notice period.