Project Accountant
Open to Part-Qualified and Qualified Candidates
12-month FTC
This is a hybrid role with regular travel to our Ashby and Billingham Sites. You can be based at either Site, with flexibility to work remotely.Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Project Accountant to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.About the roleIn this role, you will provide clear financial visibility, robust cost control and insightful reporting across complex, cross-functional activity. You will play a key part in ensuring project spend is well managed, risks are identified early and financial performance remains on track.Working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Project teams, you will support strong governance and help guide decision-making through accurate, timely and clear financial insight. You will bring structure and discipline to cost tracking, forecasting and reporting, helping to improve transparency and strengthen financial control.You will also play an important role in identifying risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation plans and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting. With a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach, you will help ensure the business can confidently deliver its plans while maintaining high standards of financial accuracy and accountability.What’s in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer:£48,000 annual salary, plus an annual bonus scheme with a strong track record of overachievementComprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Own cost tracking and reporting
Maintain accurate project cost trackers, ensuring full alignment with approvals and scope changes, and delivering clear, timely reportingStrengthen financial governance
Manage approvals, track risks and ensure adherence to accounting standards and governance processes across all spendIdentify and manage financial risks
Proactively spot overspend and risks, escalate where needed and support practical mitigation actionsSupport stakeholders and decision-making
Provide clear financial insight to senior stakeholders through governance forums, helping guide key decisionsDrive financial control across programmes
Monitor spend, analyse variances and improve forecasting to increase visibility and control across project and BAU costsWho are we?
We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.We’re committed to inclusion
We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.We’d love to hear from you if you can bring:Strong financial and analytical capability
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearlyAttention to detail and rigour
A high level of accuracy with a structured approach to planning and reportingStakeholder engagement skills
Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building strong relationships with non-financial stakeholdersProactive and self-starting mindset
A driven approach with the ability to identify issues and take ownership of solutionsProject and cost tracking experience
Experience managing and tracking projects, including monitoring costs, tracking spend against budgets, identifying risks and ensuring delivery against timelinesRelevant qualifications
Degree qualified or equivalent, with part-qualified CIMA or ACCA preferred#LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid Read Less