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<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><div><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Senior Project Accountant | Global Retailer | US GAPP Required </strong></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><strong>5 Mth FTC (Paternity Cover) </strong></span></div><div><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><strong>West London | Hybrid 2 days in office</strong></span></div><div><span style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Salary up to £80,000 + benefits</strong></span></div><div><p data-end="534" data-start="214"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We're urgently looking for an experienced <span data-end="265" data-start="243">Project Accountant</span> with strong project experience to join a fast-paced, international finance team on a 5-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role for a Q<span data-end="434" data-start="410">ualified Accountant</span> with leadership experience who can take ownership of project accounting across a US-led business.</span></p><p data-end="560" data-start="536"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong data-end="558" data-start="536">What You'll Bring:</strong></span></p><ul data-end="1020" data-start="561"><li data-end="643" data-start="561" data-section-id="8ygrzm"><p data-end="643" data-start="563"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with proven post-qualification experience</span></p></li><li data-end="708" data-start="644" data-section-id="13xlleg"><p data-end="708" data-start="646"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Strong <span data-end="671" data-start="653">IFRS expertise</span>; exposure to <span data-end="696" data-start="685">US GAAP</span> essential</span></p></li><li data-end="784" data-start="709" data-section-id="1tbpten"><p data-end="784" data-start="711"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience managing <span data-end="743" data-start="731">projects</span> and overseeing accounting deliverables</span></p></li><li data-end="853" data-start="785" data-section-id="1fjv47o"><p data-end="853" data-start="787"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Leadership skills - able to guide and mentor 2 team members</span></p></li><li data-end="927" data-start="854" data-section-id="1vly6fg"><p data-end="927" data-start="856"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (Oracle, Anaplan or similar)</span></p></li><li data-end="1020" data-start="928" data-section-id="1v9neyr"><p data-end="1020" data-start="930"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confident communicator, able to explain complex accounting to non-financial stakeholders</span></p></li></ul><p data-end="1054" data-start="1022"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong data-end="1052" data-start="1022">Why This Role is Exciting:</strong></span></p><ul data-end="1411" data-start="1055"><li data-end="1132" data-start="1055" data-section-id="18mczzg"><p data-end="1132" data-start="1057"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lead accounting for high-profile <span data-end="1130" data-start="1090">projects and operational initiatives</span></span></p></li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Deliver key reporting, provide insightful analysis and recommendations, while maintaining strong reporting controls</span></li></ul><ul data-end="1411" data-start="1055"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Produce management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts</span></li></ul><ul data-end="1411" data-start="1055"><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Drive process improvements and support system implementation</span></li><li data-end="1365" data-start="1286" data-section-id="1ob4ow8"><p data-end="1365" data-start="1288"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Work across <span data-end="1326" data-start="1300">UK, EMEA, and US teams</span> in a truly international environment</span></p></li></ul><p data-end="1561" data-start="1413"><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span data-end="1559" data-start="1413">This is a fast-moving, impactful role - perfect for a technically strong, project-focused accountant ready to step into a leadership position</span><strong data-end="1559" data-start="1413">.</strong></span></p></div><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35749</span></p></dd>

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