Project Accountant (6 month FTC)
8 days ago
Manchester
Project Accountant (6 month FTC) | North Manchester (Office Based) | £50,000 - £70,000 plus benefits | Consumer products The Opportunity A fast-growing, privately owned consumer products business is looking to appoint an experienced Project Accountant on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role, reporting into the Head of Finance, with a clear mandate to drive finance transformation, process automation, and improved system utilisation. The business operates in a dynamic, high-volume retail environment and partners with major UK retailers. The role will play a key part in strengthening finance processes to support scalable growth. Role Purpose: To lead and deliver change across the finance function, with a strong focus on automating manual processes and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Finance Transformation & Process Improvement • Lead finance-led transformation initiatives to streamline and automate processes, • Review end-to-end finance processes and design fit-for-purpose improvements, • Deliver clearly defined project outputs within agreed timelines, • Act as the finance owner for ERP optimisation, • Improve system usage across postings, reconciliations, controls, and reporting, • Identify and implement automation opportunities (journals, reconciliations, intercompany), • Work with external systems partners where required to design and deliver enhancements, • Improve month-end close timelines and reduce manual intervention, • Strengthen balance sheet controls and audit trails, • Enhance management reporting through better system use and automation, • Work closely with finance and non-finance stakeholders, • Act as a change agent to ensure new processes are adopted Essential • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central, • Proven delivery of finance process improvement or systems projects, • Solid understanding of core finance processes (P2P, O2C, R2R), • Experience in a privately owned or growth-led business, • Previous contract or project finance experience, • ERP optimisation, upgrade, or integration exposure, • Delivery-focused and pragmatic, • Confident operating in a change environment, • Strong communicator with the ability to influence Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH35278