Cost & Project Accountant: Drive Financial Transformation

Mick George; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supply company is seeking a Cost & Project Accountant in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will provide financial oversight and support project activities with a focus on cost control and process improvement. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in project accounting, and proficiency in financial systems. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 based on experience, alongside notable benefits such as a company pension and internal training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company benefit platform

Cycle to work scheme

Internal training and Career development

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication with non-financial stakeholders is essential.
• Hands-on approach with a proactive mindset is necessary.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines is critical.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments is preferred.
• Experience in cost or project accounting is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate cost reporting and project accounting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and reconcile stock and inventory.
• Provide financial insight to stakeholders.
• Monitor project spend against budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems (e.g., MS-365, COINS, R2C, SAP, Oracle, Sage)

Job description

A leading construction supply company is seeking a Cost & Project Accountant in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will provide financial oversight and support project activities with a focus on cost control and process improvement. This role requires strong analytical skills, experience in project accounting, and proficiency in financial systems. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £50,000 based on experience, alongside notable benefits such as a company pension and internal training opportunities.