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Accountant (12-18 month maternity cover)

Market36 Recruitment Ltd
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Braintree, Essex CM7 4AA, England

Salary

£30,000 - £30,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Special Projects Accountant, offering a salary of £30,500 for a 12-month maternity cover position based in Braintree.
  • The role requires strong accounting and financial analysis experience, along with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Candidates should be actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification, such as ACCA or CIMA, and have experience managing financial data across teams.
  • Key responsibilities include financial reconciliation, preparing reports, analyzing profitability, and tracking client financials.
  • This position is ideal for finance professionals seeking a dynamic role with opportunities for growth and strategic contribution.

Job Title: Special Projects Accountant (12 month maternity cover)Based in Braintree | Full TimeSalary: £30,500

Are you an analytical finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for problem-solving? Market 36 Recruitment is working with a well-established business based in Braintree to recruit a Special Projects Accountant to join their central finance team.

In this unique and varied role, you’ll be responsible for managing and overseeing financial activities relating to specific initiatives and projects, with a particular focus on the SAS Division. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into the details, supporting high-level decision-making, and working across departments to drive success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reconciliation of retention & application debtors ledgers on a monthly basis
  • Prepare and review Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports
  • Analyse engineer activity via GDC reviews and report on individual profitability
  • Produce monthly Riggers P&L and steel price reviews
  • Generate detailed timesheet and engineering cost reports
  • Track energy utility costs for internal review
  • Monitor client financials via credit reporting tools
  • Maintain application, debtor, and cash recovery tracking sheets
  • Support final account reviews and audit preparation
  • Provide ad hoc financial reports and assist with various internal projects

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong accounting and financial analysis experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and advanced problem-solving skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to present findings clearly
  • Organised, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working across teams and managing financial data from multiple sources
  • Actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ACCA/CIMA)

Why Apply?This is an ideal role for a finance professional looking to step into a more project-focused position where no two days are the same. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team, with the opportunity to grow your expertise and contribute to strategic business decisions.

Interested? Apply now through Indeed and let Market 36 Recruitment help you take the next step in your career!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£30,500.00 per year

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.