Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Project Accountant & Technology Lead
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Project Accountant & Technology Lead
Location: Sherborne (Hybrid Working Available Following Probation)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 5.15 pm
Salary: c£50,000 negotiable and dependent on experience
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly professional organisation seeking a Project Accountant & Technology Lead.
This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a genuine passion for technology, artificial intelligence, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a pivotal role in transforming finance operations, leading strategic projects, implementing AI-driven solutions, and helping shape the future direction of a successful private office.
This role offers an exceptional career path with the opportunity to progress into a Senior Management position.
The Role
Working closely with senior finance professionals, you’ll support a broad portfolio of accounting, reporting, and compliance activities while taking ownership of technology and process improvement initiatives across the business.
You’ll become the organisation’s internal champion for AI and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance reporting capabilities.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic project work with hands-on accounting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Technology, AI & Process Improvement
- Lead the implementation of AI and technology solutions across finance and compliance functions.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Manage technology projects from planning through testing and implementation.
- Liaise with software providers and internal stakeholders.
- Deliver training and ongoing support to colleagues.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
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Financial Reporting
- Support the delivery of high-quality financial and wealth reporting.
- Review reporting information before submission.
- Prepare loan schedules, asset statements, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor loan and mortgage repayment schedules.
- Assist with investment reporting, reconciliations, and asset revaluations.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of investment reporting systems and databases.
Company Secretarial & Compliance
- Maintain statutory records and corporate registers.
- Prepare and submit Companies House filings and other regulatory returns.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with corporate governance requirements.
Finance Support
- Support the preparation and review of:
- Management accounts
- VAT returns
- Year-end financial statements
- Audit files
- Assist with accounting for pension schemes and property investment entities.
- Ensure financial reporting complies with relevant tax and governance obligations.
About You
We’re looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with commercial thinking and a passion for innovation.
You’ll ideally have:
- Qualified Accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- A minimum of three years’ relevant finance experience.
- Experience delivering system improvements or finance transformation projects.
- A genuine interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High levels of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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What’s On Offer?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary with annual salary and bonus reviews.
- 10% employer pension contribution.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Individual BUPA healthcare.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- Payment of professional membership fees.
- Ongoing CPD and career development.
- Hybrid working following successful probation.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle benefit scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
Interested?
If you’re an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can combine finance expertise with technology, innovation, and strategic project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion.
Closing date is 5th September 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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