This role is responsible for managing the financial performance of major projects, including tracking costs, forecasting cash flow, and ensuring accurate invoicing and revenue recognition. It also involves partnering closely with project and commercial teams to analyse performance, improve processes, and support decision-making to drive project profitability.

Client Details

Aureos is a leading UK-based infrastructure engineering services provider delivering complex, large-scale projects across energy, rail, and transport networks. The business plays a critical role in maintaining and developing essential national infrastructure, supporting the UK's transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

Track record of growth and backed by private investment, Aureos operates in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, partnering with both public and private sector clients to deliver high-quality, innovative engineering solutions across the full infrastructure lifecycle.

Description

• Manage and monitor project budgets to ensure accurate cost tracking and forecasting.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and variance analyses for stakeholders.
• Oversee project invoicing and ensure timely billing and collections.
• Collaborate with project managers to assess financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to optimise project profitability.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and liaise with auditors as required.

Profile

A successful Project Accountant should have:

• Relevant professional accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Job Offer

• Be Part of a High-Growth, Evolving Business

• Work on Major, High-Impact Infrastructure Projects

• Strong Commercial Exposure in a Project-Driven Environment

• Opportunity to Make a Tangible Impact