Temporary Project Accountant

Temporary Project AccountantSalary: £55,000 - £60,000Location: BanbridgeJob Type: Temporary (3-6 months)We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our industry client based in Banbridge on a temporary basis for 3-6 months. This role involves working closely with the Head of Finance and supporting a team of established accountants. The primary responsibilities include auditing current practices, ensuring processes are fit for purpose, measuring performance, and making improvement recommendations. You will also mentor the team through a period of change and department optimisation.Day-to-day of the role:Audit current accounting practices to ensure they are efficient and fit for purpose.Analyse and measure current performance to identify areas for improvement.Provide recommendations for process optimisation and efficiency gains.Act as a mentor to the accounting team, guiding them through changes and optimisation efforts.Collaborate with the Head of Finance to implement strategic changes in the accounting department.Education and preparation of the team on tax, specifically VAT, Corporate Tax and RandDDesign and implementation of an internal control framework, including Development of SOPs and process standardisation, strengthening control activities, review processes, and audit trails and ensuring documentation and controls are aligned to support external audit Required Skills and Qualifications:Must be a qualified accountantStrong commercial background with substantial ..... full job details .....