Three Bridges Recruitment
Project Accountant
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Project Accountant
Three Bridges Recruitment are recruiting for a Project Accountant to join a leading Scottish charity for an initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. This is a key role within the Finance team, supporting a values-driven organisation dedicated to empowering people across Scotland to live meaningful & fulfilling lives.
Reporting to the Head of Finance
You will play a key role across several finance projects, with a particular focus on budgeting & forecasting, management accounts, restricted funds, reporting & financial modelling. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly understand what is needed, take ownership of their work & add value from the outset.
Why work here?
- Salary of £47,000 – £51,000 pro rata
- Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
- Be part of a respected Scottish charity with a strong sense of purpose & clear values
- Enjoy flexibility & work-life balance – primarily remote working, with travel a few times per month
- Excellent benefits - over 32 days annual leave, up to 9% employer pension contribution, enhanced sick pay & life assurance
- 35 hours per week
- Join a collaborative finance team committed to innovation, accuracy, & adding value
- Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful finance projects & make an impact quickly
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Job
As Project Accountant, you will:
- Work closely with the Head of Finance across a range of key finance activities & projects
- Prepare & consolidate forecasts & budgets
- Support the production of monthly management accounts alongside the Head of Finance
- Set up & monitor the charity’s restricted funds
- Interpret business reporting needs & develop financial reports, data analysis & operational KPIs
- Provide financial insight to help ensure finance processes & outputs are understood, followed & responsive to the needs of the organisation
- Develop & maintain costing & other financial models
- Work with all colleagues to understand requirements & communicate information clearly
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting & processes
- Manage competing priorities & deliver accurate work within tight deadlines
You
As Project Accountant, you will:
- Bring strong technical & analytical skills with a proactive, collaborative approach
- Have experience developed in a similar or equivalent finance role
- Have strong budgeting, forecasting & management accounting experience
- Have experience of systems optimisation & improving financial processes
- Have practical experience applying accounting regulations
- Be proficient in specialist financial systems & Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
- Have experience working within a large or complex organisation
- Be able to interpret complex financial information & communicate it in a clearly
- Be highly motivated, adaptable & comfortable managing competing deadlines
- Have strong interpersonal skills, with confidence to work with all stakeholders
- Bring demonstrable negotiation & conflict resolution skills
- Ideally have experience within the not-for-profit sector, although this is not essential
- Be available to start as soon as possible & within four weeks
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At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” & “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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