A leading organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, acting as the link between finance and operational teams while supporting performance across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project teams with end-to-end project accounting, including ownership of systems and processes
- Produce weekly and monthly management reports covering project and people metrics (e.g. profitability, WIP, AR, utilisation, KPIs)
- Partner with project teams on revenue recognition, including variance analysis and forecasting
- Deliver financial training and inductions to non-finance stakeholders
- Ensure accurate and robust project financial reporting, providing challenge where required
- Investigate and explain project variances, delivering clear insights to senior stakeholders
- Monitor working capital (WIP, receivables, and cash flow)
- Support the wider finance function with accounts payable, audits, and statutory reporting
Requirements
- Experience in project accounting within a consulting or professional services environment (e.g. engineering, architecture, design)
- Proven experience in a similar finance or project accounting role
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Studying towards (or intending to study towards) a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office)
- Flexible benefits package, including retail and wellbeing perks
- Healthcare cash plan
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced parental leave (subject to eligibility)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Accountant looking to develop their career in a collaborative and commercially focused environment.
