Project Accountant

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial aspects of architecture and engineering projects. This high-impact role involves maintaining billing schedules, preparing client invoices, and ensuring job costs align with budgets. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of project accounting experience in the A/E/C industry and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong knowledge of job cost accounting and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Benefits

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Opportunity to work on a variety of A/E/C projects

Growth potential in a respected organization

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting and percentage of completion accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain billing schedules in coordination with project managers.
• Prepare and submit accurate client invoices on time.
• Monitor job costs and ensure alignment with project budgets.

Skills

Job cost accounting

Project billing processes

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Deltek

Job description

Join our client as a Project Accountant and step into a high-impact role where you’ll manage the financial side of diverse architecture and engineering projects. From project setup through closeout, you’ll work directly with project managers and leadership to ensure financial accuracy and transparency that drives successful outcomes. This is your chance to be at the center of projects that shape the built environment in a meaningful way.

Benefits & Extras

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Opportunity to work on a wide variety of A/E/C projects

High-visibility role supporting leadership and project teams

Involvement in the full project lifecycle

Growth potential in a stable and respected organization

What You’ll Be Doing

• Establish and maintain billing schedules in coordination with project managers
• Prepare and submit accurate client invoices on time
• Review and allocate consultant, engineering, and vendor invoices to projects
• Monitor job costs and ensure alignment with project budgets
• Process client payments and maintain financial records
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain data integrity
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities

What You’ll Need to be Considered

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, project billing processes, and percentage of completion accounting
• 3+ years of project accounting in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage, QuickBooks, or Deltek preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to [e-mail] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.