Project Accountant
Posted 1 week ago by WorkNest
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Accountant role involves supporting the implementation of the NetSuite ERP system within a collaborative team environment. This position focuses on transactional finance processes, ensuring operational continuity during the transition. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance operations and a passion for process improvement. This role is suited for a Management Accountant looking to blend project and operational finance work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the rollout of NetSuite across multiple business units.
- Manage operational and transactional finance areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and general ledger processes.
- Assist with data mapping, cleansing, and migration activities.
- Contribute to system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live support.
- Provide day-to-day operational support to transactional finance teams.
- Identify process improvements and work cross-functionally with finance, IT, and external partners.
- Facilitate training and ensure strong communication between project teams and operational staff.
Key Skills:
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on experience in NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
- Strong understanding of core finance operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, cash management).
- Experience in both project-based and day-to-day finance work.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Problem-solving skills and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: Chester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Are you a finance professional with a passion for systems and process improvement? Join us as a Project Accountant and play a key role in our NetSuite ERP implementation, working with a supportive team in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Why join us WorkNest, part of the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) division owned by Axiom GRC, is expanding fast. Our group includes experts in Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, ISO, and Compliance – powered by pragmatic advice and cutting-edge technology. Recent acquisitions like Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM and Wirehouse have accelerated our growth across UK and global markets, and we’re now aiming for £250m in revenue with >25% CAGR through a mix of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
We are looking for a hands-on Project Accountant with strong experience in the transactional finance aspects of NetSuite implementation. This role will support the rollout of NetSuite across multiple business units, focusing on the operational and transactional areas of finance such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and general ledger processes. In addition to supporting the ERP project, the role will also provide day-to-day operational support to the transactional finance teams, ensuring continuity of service and accurate processing during a time of change. This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the Management Accountant level who enjoys a mix of project and operational finance work.
What We Offer Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum 12-month fixed term contract Great benefits Supportive Inclusive work culture
What We’re Looking For As Project Accountant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our ERP implementation, with a focus on NetSuite. You’ll be involved in setting up and migrating key transactional finance processes, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and general ledger, while assisting with data mapping, cleansing, and migration activities. You'll contribute to system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live support, helping to shape and document new workflows that align with business needs. Alongside project work, you’ll provide hands-on support to our finance teams, assisting with day-to-day operations, month-end close tasks, and resolving processing issues quickly. Your ability to spot process improvements and work cross-functionally with finance, IT, and external partners will be key to ensuring a smooth transition. You’ll also help facilitate training and act as a bridge between project teams and operational staff to ensure strong communication and successful system adoption.
About You We’re looking for a part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent experience) with hands-on experience in NetSuite or a similar ERP system, particularly within transactional finance. A strong understanding of core finance operations, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and cash management is essential, along with experience supporting both project-based and day-to-day finance work. You’ll bring excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and the confidence to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Most importantly, you’ll be working collaboratively with a fantastic team in a supportive, inclusive culture where your contribution is valued and your ideas are welcomed.
Up for the challenge? If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, click the ‘apply now’ button to send us your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role criteria. WorkNest is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all we do. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact our Talent and Recruitment team.
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Closing date: 8th July 2025 . Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application WorkNest is a powerhouse of employment law, HR and health and safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms.