Temporary Project Accountant

Temporary Project Accountant

• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000


• Location: Banbridge


• Job 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 & R&D


• Design and implementation of an internal control framework, including Development of SOPs and process standardisation, strengthening control activities, review processes, and audit trails & ensuring documentation and controls are aligned to support external audit

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified accountant


• Strong commercial background with substantial experience in process improvement and optimisation


• Proven ability to mentor and lead teams through transitional periods.


• Excellent analytical, organisational, and leadership skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

For more information about this opportunity, please call Laurence at REED, apply here, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn.