Project Accountant

About Salix

Salix’s role is to support the UK government in driving the transition to a low-carbon future by delivering and administering grant and loan funding schemes on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Department for Education (DfE) and the Scottish and Welsh Governments, to public sector organisations.

The purpose of these schemes is to finance delivery of capital energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation projects within public sector non-domestic buildings in England.  Salix is now the Delivery Agent for the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and the Homes Upgrade Grant.  

Salix plays a key role in increasing awareness across the public sector throughout the UK of the importance of energy efficiency and heat decarbonisation. 

The role

The Project Accountant will work with the Senior Project Accountant and the finance team in delivering an efficient financial control environment within Salix, and actively contribute to continuous improvement projects. They will work closely with members of the Salix finance team as well as build relationships with other staff across Salix.

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Project Accountant to deliver and improve our financial controls framework through effective design and implementation of policies, procedures, and process change. The successful candidate will be expected to assist with financial controls advice and be able to respond to and resolve problems. Together with the Senior Project Accountant, the successful candidate will take a proactive stance in relation to changes in legislation and the organization to ensure a strong control environment.

What you will need to succeed

• Good knowledge of accounting processes and approaches, basic accounting concepts, budgeting, forecasting, financial, and management accounts.
• Proven experience in process review, development and improvement of financial systems and control processes, and ability to resolve identified issues.
• A good understanding of the importance, operation and interactions of financial systems, and controls processes operating within large volume transactions and complex organisations.
• Experience in process improvement projects.
• Self-motivated and good organisational skills.
• CCAB qualified, finalist or part qualified.

What Salix can offer you?

• The chance to join an organisation at the forefront of decarbonising the public sector.
• A salary of £45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and level of qualification
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and up to 3 additional days during the Christmas period
• Hybrid working – 2 days a week at the Manchester office.
• Contributory pension scheme (we will match up to 10% of your contribution)