Commercial and Project Accountant

Job Title: Commercial & Project Accountant (12-Month FTC)

Salary: £50,508.00 p.a.

Location: Harwich (Hybrid up to 2 days from home after induction)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: 12-month fixed term

We re currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial & Project Accountant to join a progressive finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a commercially focused environment and enjoys delivering insight that drives strategic decision-making.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you ll play a key part in supporting the organisation s financial health and commercial growth. You ll lead on business case development, financial modelling, and project accounting for a range of strategic and commercial initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of business cases for both internal and external projects.
• Partnering with stakeholders to deliver investment appraisals, market analysis, and SWOT evaluations.
• Building and maintaining financial models to assess new investments and strategic initiatives.
• Conducting detailed financial viability testing using DCF, IRR, and ROI techniques.
• Monitoring and analysing the financial performance of commercial ventures.
• Leading the end-to-end financial reporting of assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls.
• Supporting senior finance leadership with ad hoc assignments, including grant applications and competitor analysis.

About You

You ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong analytical and commercial acumen. You ll be confident working collaboratively across departments, translating financial data into meaningful insight, and supporting sound business decisions.

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in commercial or project accounting.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Excel and financial systems.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week). The organisation offers flexible working arrangements, including up to two days per week working from home following an initial induction period.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous DC Pension Scheme employer contribution up to 15.26%.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days each year.
• Private Healthcare (BUPA) with the option to add family members.
• Medicash plan covering dental, eye care, and more.
• Death in Service 6x annual salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme save on bikes and accessories up to £2,000.
• EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme save on leasing a fully electric vehicle.
• One day of paid Volunteering Leave per year.
• Discounted tickets at Harwich Electric Palace Cinema.
• Flexible working options to support work life balance.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation offering genuine flexibility, a strong benefits package, and the chance to make a real impact across a range of commercial and strategic projects.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity further with one of our recruitment consultants.