Project Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Project Accountant in Warrington. The role involves providing financial management services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting project managers. Ideal candidates will be aspiring accountants with experience in project accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or aspiring to become a qualified Accountant.
• Experience in management/project accounting within a contracting business.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial management accounting services to the Managing Director.
• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and policies.
• Support project managers with sales invoicing and financial management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in IT

Attention to detail

Education

Aspiring qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Accountant, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: NUVIA

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Purpose of the job

To provide financial management accounting services to the Managing Director of ‘Projects, Engineering & Decommissioning’ (PE&D) and their management team, aiming to optimise financial performance.

• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations, policies, and Nuvia procedures.
• Provide project accounting for PE&D projects, collaborating with Operations and Project Management.
• Offer management accounting services to business resource centres.
• Work collaboratively with other finance staff across the company.
• Support and guide the Project Accountant Support team.

Reports to

Finance Business Partner of Projects, Engineering & Decommissioning

Key accountabilities

• Maintain data integrity, including project work orders, budgets, and project relations.
• Monitor data accuracy and clear suspense accounts.
• Review purchase accruals and cost of sales, ensuring accurate assessments each period.
• Support project managers with sales invoicing, produce invoice support schedules, and assist with debtor payments.
• Support financial management of projects, particularly major ones.
• Provide financial advice and ensure adherence to company policies.

Ensure data integrity by:

• Promptly opening/closing projects in accordance with contracts.
• Maintaining project budgets and contract values in the system.
• Conducting periodic cost reconciliations and processing journals.
• Managing Capital Expenditure, ensuring costs are capitalised appropriately.
• Maintaining business recharges and cost allocations.

Key Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Confident in challenging norms and adaptable to change.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in presenting information to stakeholders.
• Proficient in IT, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Quick learner.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or aspiring to become a qualified Accountant.
• Experience in management/project accounting within a contracting business.

Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, operates in highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear, with a strong presence at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally. Nuvia is committed to safety, innovation, and excellence, fostering the development of its people.