International Project Accountant

Michael Page; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a commercially focused Management Accountant to support operations across the UK and Europe within a growing engineering group.

You will deliver accurate financial reporting, project accounting, and commercial analysis, working with project managers, procurement and senior leadership to strengthen governance and drive informed decision-making on multi-site activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract and project accounting for engineering projects.
• Understanding of VAT and cross-border VAT handling is desirable.
• Ability to analyse costs, margins and WIP across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial reporting and project accounting for UK and Europe.
• Provide commercial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement and senior leadership.
• Ensure robust WIP management and revenue recognition across sites.

Skills

Contract / project accounting

VAT understanding

Goods in / out

Education

Qualified or QBE

Job description

As the business continues to expand, we are seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to strengthen financial control, improve project visibility, and support operational decision-making across multiple entities and projects in the UK and Europe

Client Details

Well established, privately owned and growing Engineering Group with a great culture, based near Mansfield and expanding internationally

Description

Newly created position supporting operations in Europe as well as existing contracts in the UK.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, project accounting, and commercial analysis across the business. This position will work closely with operational teams, project managers, procurement, and senior leadership to ensure strong financial governance, robust WIP management, and effective revenue recognition.

You will thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment and will be comfortable managing the financial complexities associated with long-term projects, manufacturing operations, and multi-site activities in Europe and the UK.

Profile

You will be qualified or QBE, ideally with an appreciation of contract / project accounting, goods in / out and VAT.

Job Offer

Salary of 45-55k (DOE), competitive benefits package and fantastic career prospects as the business continues to grow