Temporary Project Accountant

Temporary Project Accountant

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• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
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• Location: Banbridge
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• Job Type: Temporary (3-6 months)
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We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our industry client based in Banbridge on a temporary basis for 3-6 months. This role involves working closely with the Head of Finance and supporting a team of established accountants. The primary responsibilities include auditing current practices, ensuring processes are fit for purpose, measuring performance, and making improvement recommendations. You will also mentor the team through a period of change and department optimisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Audit current accounting practices to ensure they are efficient and fit for purpose.
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• Analyse and measure current performance to identify areas for improvement.
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• Provide recommendations for process optimisation and efficiency gains.
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• Act as a mentor to the accounting team, guiding them through changes and optimisation efforts.
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• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to implement strategic changes in the accounting department.
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• Education and preparation of the team on tax, specifically VAT, Corporate Tax & R&D
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• Design and implementation of an internal control framework, including Development of SOPs and process standardisation, strengthening control activities, review processes, and audit trails & ensuring documentation and controls are aligned to support external audit
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Must be a qualified accountant
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• Strong commercial background with substantial experience in process improvement and optimisation
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• Proven ability to mentor and lead teams through transitional periods.
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• Excellent analytical, organisational, and leadership skills
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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For more information about this opportunity, please call Laurence at REED, apply here, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.