Project Accountant in Guildford

Project Accountant in Guildford

Guildford Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hays Accounts and Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Own financial performance of projects and advise stakeholders for strategic decisions.
  • Company: Established tech company with global reach and a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, career progression, and a collaborative environment.
  • Other info: Great opportunities for growth within the local and wider group.
  • Why this job: Influence business performance and develop your commercial finance skills.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with project-based experience and strong stakeholder management.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Your new company is a well established business in the technology sector, operating globally as part of a larger, listed group. Based in the Guildford office, you'll be in a key role with a lot of visibility to operational and senior stakeholders.

Your new role involves taking ownership of the financial performance of multiple projects, acting as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders and providing the insight needed to support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities will include:

  • Partnering with operational teams to maximise profitability on key projects
  • Project forecasts, budgets and financial plans
  • Monthly reporting and performance analysis
  • Supporting commercial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
  • Monitoring financial risks and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Business partnering senior stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed: You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong commercial mindset and experience working in a project-based or contract-led environment. You'll also bring:

  • Strong forecasting and financial modelling skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management abilities
  • The confidence to challenge, influence and add value
  • Advanced Excel
  • Experience partnering with operational teams

What you'll get in return: Hybrid and flexible working, a collaborative and supportive working environment, and good potential to progress across the local and wider group.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, work closely with senior stakeholders and develop your commercial finance career, we'd love to hear from you.

Hays Accounts and Finance

Contact Details:

Hays Accounts and Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Accountant in Guildford

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Financial Performance Management
Project Forecasting
Budgeting
Financial Planning
Monthly Reporting
Performance Analysis