Project Accountant - FTC

Join Our Snack-Loving Team as a Project Accountant!\n

Position: Project Accountant
Type: Open to Part-Qualified and Qualified Candidates
Contract: 12-month FTC

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This is a hybrid role with regular travel to our Ashby and Billingham Sites. You can be based at either site, with flexibility to work remotely.

Why KP Snacks?\n

If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills, and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move!

About the Role\n

As our Project Accountant, you will be at the heart of financial visibility and cost control. Your insights will guide decision-making and ensure that project spending is managed effectively. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

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• Own Cost Tracking and Reporting: Maintain accurate project cost trackers, ensuring alignment with approvals and scope changes.
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• Strengthen Financial Governance: Manage approvals, track risks, and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
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• Identify and Manage Financial Risks: Spot overspend and risks proactively, supporting practical mitigation actions.
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• Support Stakeholders and Decision-Making: Provide clear financial insights to senior stakeholders through governance forums.
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• Drive Financial Control Across Programmes: Monitor spend, analyze variances, and improve forecasting.
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What’s in it for You?\n

We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

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• £48,000 annual salary, plus an annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of overachievement.
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• Comprehensive healthcare support, including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare.
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• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary.
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• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more.
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• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools, and more.
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Who Are We?\n

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. With over 15,000 colleagues across more than 30 countries, we create the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, our close-knit team of around 2,400 colleagues is based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We celebrate differences and push boundaries together.

Our Commitment to Inclusion\n

We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. If there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

What We’re Looking For\n

We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:

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• Strong Financial and Analytical Capability: Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly.
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• Attention to Detail and Rigour: A high level of accuracy with a structured approach to planning and reporting.
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• Stakeholder Engagement Skills: Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building strong relationships.
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• Proactive and Self-Starting Mindset: A driven approach with the ability to identify issues and take ownership of solutions.
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• Project and Cost Tracking Experience: Experience managing and tracking projects, including monitoring costs and ensuring delivery against timelines.
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• Relevant Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent, with part-qualified CIMA or ACCA preferred.
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Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at KP Snacks and be part of something special!