Systems Accountant

Reed Finance are currently assisting a growing organisation in the recruitment of a qualified accountant with financial modelling experience to join their small team on a part time temporary basis for 2-3 months. This role will play a crucial role in designing and producing a new budgeting and management reporting suite. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project-based businesses, particularly in the construction sector. The successful candidate will be instrumental in splitting the business operations into two divisions with the new structure going live from 1st January.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Design and develop an integrated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow budgeting model for 2027, with detailed divisional splits.
• Recommend changes to data entry processes to facilitate effective divisional reporting.
• Create a management accounts Excel model for reporting per division, comparing actual performance against the budget for 2027.
• Depending on project scope and time, assist with additional reporting at the shareholder level, including consolidations and investment metrics.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure the reporting meets their needs and is comprehensible to non-finance individuals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with proven experience in financial modelling, particularly within a project-based, construction-related business.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with large data sets and ERP systems
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and data entry optimisation.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to board members and non-finance personnel.
• Confidence in stakeholder management and understanding their reporting requirements.

An exciting opportunity so don't delay apply now!