EMEA Project Accountant - Invoicing & Budgets

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services seeks a dedicated Project Accountant for a fixed-term contract at our Birmingham, UK office. You will manage all project accounting for EMEA, including invoicing, project setup, budget revisions, cost transfers, and rate administration, in collaboration with Project Managers and Finance leadership.

You will also support Accounts Payable/Receivable, work with multiple currencies, ensure accurate billing, and post cost entries.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant work experience.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Part Qualified Accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA, etc.) advantageous.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large amount of documents and information.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of project cost accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly invoices with all required backup documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers for proper invoice approvals.
• Set up new projects, perform budget revisions, and enter cost transfers.
• Ensure each project has proper billing rates set up.
• Calculate and post construction management fees and other direct cost entries.
• Issue cost reports to Project Managers weekly or as requested.
• Enter project-related Accounts Payable as required.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and follow up on payments.
• Work with different currencies.
• Handle projects or tasks as assigned by the EMEA Finance Manager.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Accounting principles

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services seeks a dedicated Project Accountant for a fixed-term contract at our Birmingham, UK office. You will manage all project accounting for EMEA, including invoicing, project setup, budget revisions, cost transfers, and rate administration, in collaboration with Project Managers and Finance leadership.

You will also support Accounts Payable/Receivable, work with multiple currencies, ensure accurate billing, and post cost entries.