Management Accountant/ Project Accountant
Posted Today by Michael Page Finance
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Wrexham, Clwyd
Summary: Join a leading organization in manufacturing and engineering as a Project Accountant/Management Accountant, where you will provide financial control and strategic insight for high-profile projects. This role involves managing project budgets, ensuring compliance, and delivering detailed financial analysis in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have a technical accounting background within the engineering, manufacturing, defense, or construction industries. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for impactful contributions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate financial forecasting.
- Monitor project costs and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Provide detailed financial analysis and reports to stakeholders.
- Support funding applications and manage grant reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with project teams to align financial planning with objectives.
- Ensure timely invoicing and effective cash flow management for projects.
- Identify and resolve financial discrepancies within project accounts.
- Assist in financial audits related to specific projects.
- Drive process improvements and maintain robust project accounting systems.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in accounting or financial management within the engineering, manufacturing, defense, or construction industries.
- Experience of project accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Financial modelling skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Relevant accounting qualifications or certifications.
Salary (Rate): £60,000 per annum
City: Wrexham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Join a world-class organisation at the forefront of manufacturing and engineering and play a key role in delivering financial control and strategic insight across multiple high-profile projects. As Project Accountant/ Management Accountant, you'll be the financial backbone of complex manufacturing initiatives, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Client Details We are looking for individuals that have experience within the engineering/ manufacturing/ / defence or construction industries with technical accounting backgrounds. Description Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate financial forecasting. Monitor project costs and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Provide detailed financial analysis and reports to stakeholders. Support funding applications and manage grant reporting requirements. Collaborate with project teams to align financial planning with objectives. Ensure timely invoicing and effective cash flow management for projects. Identify and resolve financial discrepancies within project accounts. Assist in financial audits related to specific projects. Drive process improvements and maintain robust project accounting systems. Profile A successful Project Accountant / Management Accountant should have: Proven experience in accounting or financial management within the engineering/ manufacturing/ / defence or construction industries Experience of project accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Financial modelling skills Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Relevant accounting qualifications or certifications. Job Offer Salary range between 45,000 and 60,000 per annum. Generous 17% pension contribution. 30 days of annual leave. Opportunity to work in the Wrexham or/ and St Asaph offices. Supportive work environment with a focus on impactful projects. Many more company perks If you are a motivated Accountant looking to make a difference this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to be considered!