Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant – Fire Services  Line Manager: Chief Financial Officer  Location: Plymouth  Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Monday-Friday Ventro and Firntec are sister companies focused on fire-safety installation, maintenance and surveying services.  Due to rapid growth (organic and through acquisition), we are seeking a technically strong Project Accountant as part of our finance team based in Plymouth.  Reporting to the CFO, we are looking for the postholder to support on a number of project areas, particularly the financial aspects of acquiring and integrating new businesses.  In addition, we are also looking for the post holder to support the CFO with board reporting/budgeting and to work with the Financial Controller on the management accounts process (depending on level of project activity).  This is a hands-on role as part of a dynamic, growing and friendly team which is likely to evolve over time.  Corporate finance experience, whilst advantageous, is not a pre-requisite as full training will be provided.  The role would suit a newly qualified accountant keen to broaden their skill-set.  Key duties:  Working with the CFO and Financial Controller in delivering professional financial board reports.  This typically includes downloading information from the Netsuite accounting system and presenting it clearly for analysis in a Powerpoint format, highlighting key trends and salient points.     Supporting on financial aspects of the acquisition process including:  Desktop financial evaluation of targets and valuation  Supporting the CFO with preparation of business cases and investment papers  Assisting the CFO with capital raise activities  Detailed due diligence of targets  Setting up acquired companies on Netsuite and producing management accounts  Working to integrate financial records  Supporting the CFO with short term and long term cash flow forecasting and treasury management  Supporting the CFO with maintenance of the group’s long term financial model  Key role in preparation of annual budget  Supporting the Financial Controller with completing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations (as required depending on level of project activity).    Liaising with year-end accountants/auditors and completing requests  Providing support as required across the finance function in a growing business  Key attributes:  Experienced AAT or CCAB qualified accountant   Self-starter & great team player  Good communication skills  Experience of using accounting software  Microsoft Office and Excel skills  ­­ Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent