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Commercial Accountant/ Project Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Macclesfield
£50,000 – £58,000
about 13 hours ago
hybrid

Skills & Technologies

Stakeholder ManagementAuditBudgetingForecastingACAACCACIMABalance SheetWorking CapitalSalesReportingManagement ReportingCommercial AwarenessRevenue RecognitionPurchase OrdersInvoicing

Job Description

Commercial Accountant opportunity within a growing international business, partnering closely with operational teams to provide financial insight, project analysis and commercial support. Joining a highly stable and supportive finance team, this role offers excellent exposure and long-term development opportunities.

Client Details

My client are a highly regarded, people-focused business operating in a service sector globally. I'm supporting them in finding a Commercial Accountant who is used to operating in a fast-paced environment and can add real value to the wider business.

What really sets this business apart is its culture. The finance team is exceptionally stable, collaborative and supportive, with many long-serving employees across the finance team specifically, and the wider organisation. It's a business that genuinely invests in its people, encourages development, and offers the chance to build a long-term career in a positive and engaging environment.

Description

You'll work closely with commercial and senior management teams, providing financial insight, analysis and support across a range of client projects and business activities.

You will also

Own month end, preparing journals, reconciliations and balance sheet reviews

Providing management reporting and commercial finance support to operational stakeholders

Reviews of customer contracts and commercial agreements

Monitoring project profitability and analysing WIP

Supporting monthly revenue recognition and forecasting processes

Approving purchase orders, invoices and project-related costs

Supporting sales invoicing and working capital management

Assisting with budgeting and re forecasting

Supporting with audit requirements

Profile

My client are looking for a commercially minded accountant who doesn't mind getting hands on with month end but also enjoys building relationships across multiple disciplines and can influence decisions well

You will ideally have

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification or qualified by relevant experience

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability

A proactive and collaborative approach

Experience working in a project-led environment is desirable but not essential

Job Offer

Salary up to £58,000

Annual bonus TBC

Pension contribution at 10% from employer

Private healthcare

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at home)

25 days holiday +bank holidays

Company & Role Analysis

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Private MedicalPension25+ Days HolidayStock OptionsLearning BudgetFlexible Hours
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