IT Project Accountant

Hilton Foods Group; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Food Group in Huntingdon is seeking an IT Project Accountant to join our Finance / Group Finance team on a hybrid basis (3 days on site). You will track all costs, revenues and financial transactions for IT projects to support profitability and governance.

The role requires fully qualified accounting credential (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), advanced Excel, and experience in IT project accounting within a multinational organisation.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in IT project accounting or related role.
• Experience in multinational organisations.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Track all costs, revenues and financial transactions for IT projects.
• Monitor profitability, resource usage and budget compliance.
• Support cost control across CAPEX, OPEX, resource costs and implementation costs.
• Produce regular financial reports for Project/Portfolio Boards, Steering committees and leadership.
• Support month-end processes including accruals and reforecasts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting systems

Productive

Paymo

Forecast

Sage Intacct

Xero

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Accountant

Department: Finance / Group Finance

Reports To: Finance Business Partner

Location: Huntingdon – Hybrid, 3 days a week on site

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Role Purpose:

The IT Project Accountant will be responsible for tracking all costs, revenues, and financial transactions associated with specific projects, allowing Hilton managers to monitor its profitability, resource usage, and compliance with budgets.

Cost Control:

• Help identify areas where expenses can be reduced or resources optimised.
• Support programme and project managers with cost control across capital expenditure, operating expenditure, resource costs, support and implementation costs.
• Support financial modelling of business cases, including implementation costs, benefits, ROI and TCO, and track through duration of project.
• Improve project accounting processes, templates, reporting packs, and financial controls across technology portfolio.

Budget Management:

• Perform comparisons between Actual costs and Budgeted costs ensuring projects stay financially on track.
• Tracking expenditures and variances, providing insights into financial performance and recommend adjustments, as necessary.
• Financials are managed in line with agreed governance, approval processes, delegated authorities, and internal finance policies.

Resource Allocation:

• Monitor the use of personnel, equipment, and materials, enabling efficient allocation.
• Prioritising tasks based on their importance and urgency.
• Utilising project management software and resource allocation tools to streamline the process.

Performance Assessment:

• Regular reporting and communication with stakeholders to keep them informed about the project’s performance and any necessary adjustments. Produce clear, accurate financial reports for Project/Portfolio Boards, Steering committees, and leadership.
• Provide regular forecasts, highlighting expected costs funding challenges and potential overspends.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, reforecasts, and capitalisation requests.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in IT project accounting or related role within a multinational organisation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting systems.

Preferred

• Experience with project accounting tools (Productive, Paymo, Forecast, LiquidPlanner, Sage Intacct, Xero or similar).
• Experience working with cross functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Skills & Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of project processes, good understanding of technology programme cost drivers and project delivery lifecycles.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced transformation environment.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with Finance Business Partners, PMO, IT Leadership, project Managers and Key Stakeholders.