Project Accountant (CIS)

Your new company This high-growth business in the music industry is synonymous with the greatest names and venues in the world. The company has built an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service, constantly improving its product suite and hiring the best talent in the sector. They have won numerous awards and are establishing themselves as a true employer of choice in the music industry.

Your new role
This is a newly created role which has come about due to an exciting project to build a new venue. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll undertake varied responsibilities including (but not limited to):

• End-to-end management of CIS compliance (monthly returns, tax deductions/statements, verification, liaison with subcontractors)
• VAT returns
• Collaborating with the commercial and project managers to monitor project budgets, forecasts and costs
• Bank account management, including cashflow, ensuring funding requirements are met
• Utilising strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with multiple internal teams including finance, legal, commercial, and external stakeholders, including HMRC, funders and contractors
• Providing commentary, insights and recommendations

This role is initially being offered on a 2-3-year fixed-term contract basis, with the possibility of a long-term opportunity to head up a small team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior recent and relevant experience working in a similar Project Accountant job
• CIS experience is essential (end-to-end)
• Self-starter
• Mature and adaptable approach
• Well-organised and proactive
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across all levels, with both finance and non-finance personnel
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options are available, with a hybrid working pattern of 2-3 days in the office each week.
• Standard working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (with flexibility to start/finish earlier/later if required).
• 5% pension match
• Private healthcare
• Unlimited annual leave entitlement (provided you can still get your job done!)
• Access to complimentary and discounted event tickets

What you need to do now
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