Cost & Project Accountant

Here at the Mick George Group we are currently recruiting a Cost & Project Accountant to join the Finance department.Location: Mick George Head Office – HuntingdonWorking Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pmPay: £30,000 – £50,000. Dependent on experience.Benefits:Competitive SalaryCompany PensionEmployee Assistance Programme28-Days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysCompany benefit platformCycle to work schemeInternal training and Career developmentWho is Mick George?One Man, One Tipper, One dream, may seem a distant memory, but the dream is very much a reality, as we find ourselves approaching 40 years since the business started trading.Now operating over 600 HGV vehicles from over 40 separate sites, employing more than 1,000 local people, gives an indication of the scale to which the business has evolved over the years and explains why the Mick George Group has grown to become one of the leading suppliers to the Construction Industry in the heart of East Anglia and East Midlands.Our aim is to ensure that we provide the highest possible standards to each and every stakeholder that comes in to contact with any aspect of our business, whether that be as an employee, supplier, customer or other.Role PurposeTo provide financial oversight and support for projects and operational activities, with a strong focus on cost control, process improvement, and business transformation. The Cost/Project Accountant will work closely with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to drive efficiency, manage stock and inventory, and ensure accurate reporting across project lifecycles.Responsibilities:Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting and project accounting across multiple initiativesSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for operational and transformation projectsLead and contribute to process improvement and business transformation initiativesPartner with operational teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performanceManage and reconcile stock and inventory, ensuring accurate valuation and reportingProvide financial insight and challenge to non-financial stakeholders across departmentsMonitor project spend against budget and provide variance analysis with commentaryEnsure compliance with internal controls, policies, and proceduresAssist with month-end and year-end close processes related to project and cost accountingSupport ERP and reporting system enhancements to improve data accuracy and usabilityParticipate in weekly meetings with relevant department directorsAdhoc tasks within the department as requiredSkills & Qualifications RequiredStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills, especially with non-financial stakeholdersHands-on approach with a proactive mindsetHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesComfortable working in dynamic, change-oriented environmentsQualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Experience in cost or project accounting within the manufacturing or service sectorProven track record in process improvement and/or business transformationStrong understanding of stock management and inventory accountingProficient in Excel and financial systems (e.g., MS-365, COINS, R2C, SAP, Oracle, Sage)Experience with ERP systems and project modules is advantageousDesirable Attributes:Experience supporting cross-functional teams in transformation projectsFamiliarity with lean principles or continuous improvement methodologiesKnowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP)Exposure to both operational and strategic finance functionsThe Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual\’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.

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