At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance system migration and improvement projects in a dynamic construction business.
- Company: Established construction company in Fareham, Hampshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, flexible hours, and the chance to lead impactful projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and occasional site travel.
- Why this job: Take ownership of transformative projects and make a real difference in finance operations.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in finance systems and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established business operating in the construction sector, based in Fareham, Hampshire. Having grown steadily, the business is now investing in a wide-ranging finance systems and process improvement programme, and is looking for a Finance Systems & Transformation Accountant to lead it. This is a genuinely project-focused role rather than a business-as-usual finance seat, giving the successful candidate real ownership of a defined transformation programme from day one, working closely alongside the existing finance team.
What will the Project Accountant role involve?
- Leading a finance system migration project, including data cleansing, testing, implementation and post go-live review, working closely with the finance team and external system providers.
- Reviewing recommendations for system upgrades, additional modules and wider improvements to support seamless integration, stronger controls and better reporting.
- Reviewing an existing operational systems platform and identifying opportunities to expand its use across processes such as invoicing and asset tracking.
- Planning and delivering a full fixed asset audit across multiple sites, reconciling findings to the asset register and supporting insurance valuations.
- Investigating and implementing a new stock control policy and supporting system.
- Providing clear documentation, training and knowledge transfer to the finance team on completion of each project.
Suitable Candidate for the Project Accountant vacancy:
- Qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience accountant with strong finance and commercial experience.
- Proven experience of finance system implementation, migration or improvement projects, ideally within a mid-size ERP environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence working with large data sets in Excel.
- A collaborative approach, comfortable working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to deliver change while maintaining strong controls.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
- Willingness for occasional travel between sites.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Project Accountant:
- Hybrid working available once settled into the role.
- Flexible working hours around a core day.
- A high-visibility, clearly defined project to lead and take ownership of.
- The opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on how the finance function operates.
- Salary dependent on experience.
Project Accountant in Fareham employer: CMA Recruitment Group
CMA Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a thriving manufacturing organization in Purbrook. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides competitive salaries and hybrid working options, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while allowing you to make a significant impact during a pivotal change period.
