Here’s your chance to shape the future of water resilience for an entire region. As Project Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of a landmark infrastructure project, supporting the Finance Manager and providing the financial insight that keeps everything on track. If you want to see the real-world impact of your work, and you’re ready to take ownership of financial controls, reporting, and decision support across a high-profile construction programme, this is the role for you. Flexible working is on offer, and you’ll be part of a team that values your expertise and your life outside work.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:
Developing and maintaining robust financial controls for the project
Ensuring financial controls are adequate, adhered to, and periodically reviewed
Managing the project budget, spend, and forecasting through to completion
Making sure supplier costs are accurately reflected in monthly management accounts
Liaising with the project team to prepare programme costs for reporting
Producing monthly accounts and reports for key stakeholders
Providing ad hoc decision support reports to aid dispute resolution or evaluate change
Supporting regulatory reporting and engagement with stakeholders
Managing spend control processes, ensuring invoices are paid and raised in line with contractual commitments and cashflow reporting
Assisting in producing monthly Steerco, JPAG, and Finance Sub Group Pack reports
What you will need:
Previous experience in a similar role such as Project Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or Management Accountant within large or complex construction programmes
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills, able to review cost consultant and project manager reports to generate meaningful financial insights
Sound understanding of accounting regulations, capital allowances, and tax
Advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
Knowledge of the construction industry and professional services
Familiarity with project teams, including quantity surveyors, project managers, and risk management
Experience with contract management methodology and managing accounts for large construction projects
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, accounting, or a related field
Professionally qualified or qualified by experience
Experience with Contract Management and ERP software is an advantage
Ideally, a recognised supervisory qualification or willingness to obtain one
What you will get:
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
Non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of basic salary, linked to company performance
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay
All-expenses-covered summer and winter social events
Life assurance scheme with a 4x salary lump sum benefit
Comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP service for you and your immediate family
Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
Exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers
Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Flexible working arrangements
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!
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