Capital and Project Accountant

Newham College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London seeks a key player in their financial accounting team. The ideal candidate will manage fixed asset accounting, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide financial support for various projects. Essential qualifications include being a part-qualified accountant and strong financial skills. This role supports continuous improvement and mentoring within the team. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting, including fixed asset management.
• Knowledge of month-end and year-end processes.
• Good GCSE-level Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve fixed asset management and reporting processes.
• Provide expert financial support for capital and revenue projects.
• Monitor project spend and ensure adherence to funding regulations.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)

Degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

About Us

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role

To play a key role in the financial accounting team to ensure accurate, timely and robust fixed asset accounting and capital grant reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and DfE/other regulatory bodies\' requirements. To lead on improving processes for fixed asset management and provide operational financial support to budget holders for capital projects and short-term revenue projects as required

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve fixed asset management and reporting processes.
• Provide expert financial support for capital and revenue projects, working closely with Estates, IT, and other departments.
• Contribute to monthly and year-end reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Monitor project spend, deliver variance analysis, and ensure adherence to funding and procurement regulations.
• Support continuous process improvements and mentor junior colleagues.

Our Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria:

• Part-qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
• Good GCSE-level Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above)
• Experience in financial accounting, including fixed assets
• Knowledge of month-end and year-end processes
• Strong Excel and finance system skills
• Excellent accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
• Proactive, analytical, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• High integrity with a questioning, problem-solving mindset

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Knowledge of DfE/GLA capital grant or project funding frameworks

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children\'s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College\'s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College\'s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Closing Date: 12th October 2025

Interview Date: TBC