• Darlington, UK
  
• Permanent
  
• GBP 26,000.00 to GBP 32,000.00
  
• Mid
  
• Accounting, Banking & Finance role within the Accounting industry

Job Description:
BUSINESS PLANNING AND GRANTS ADVISORY ACCOUNTANT

THIS ROLE REPRESENTS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A RECENTLY QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL TO DEVELOP YOUR CAREER IN A SPECIALISED DEPARTMENT.

You will work within our grants team which has helped clients secure over £200m of funding in the past 6 years, as well as supporting our rapidly growing Managed Services (COMS) team which provides year-round and one-off project support to clients across all aspects of the internal finance function.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accounting professional to develop your career in a specialised department which is widely recognised as one of the leading players within the sector.

Accountant – business planning and grants advisory team

The key duties of the role are:

• Preparation of grant applications including completion of application forms, preparation of financial projections and outline business plans

• Appraisal of grant applications, including preparation of detailed appraisal reports

• Completion of grant claim audit work and preparation of independent accountants’ reports

• Provision of state aid guidance to clients (training will be provided in state aid matters)

• Preparation of ad-hoc integrated financial projections and business plans

You will need:

• Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or exam qualified)

• Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

• Have some previous experience of report writing

• Have the confidence to deal directly with clients

• Be driven to deliver excellent client service

• Have a track record in delivering to tight client deadlines

The role offers a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme up to 5%, and 22 days holiday plus statutory holidays. The company offers additional benefits such as the option to purchase an extra 5 days holiday, Perkbox, a cycle to work scheme, discounted health insurance and a TOIL (time off in lieu) scheme.

Applicant Qualifications – 

• Do you have the following licence or certification: CIMA, or ACA or ACCA?
• Do you have the following licence or certification: legal to work in the UK?
• How many years of excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word experience do you have?
• How many years of previous report writing experience do you have?
• How many years of confidence to deal directly with clients experience do you have?
• Are you in Darlington, Durham?
• Do you speak Proficient English (Must)?