Project Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Project Accountant to support a range of capital projects in Birmingham. This hybrid role requires a finance professional with project accounting experience, particularly in the public sector. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality accounting services and assist with financial forecasting and budgeting. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. Apply now to make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project accounting, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of capital budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality project accounting services across multiple capital projects.
• Support project managers in managing financial resources effectively.
• Lead efficient month-end accounting and forecasting activities.
• Assist in the development and coordination of robust annual capital budget proposals.
• Monitor and control capital budgets and funding to ensure financial integrity.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Capital budgeting

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Job description

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid, which includes every Wednesday in the Office
Initial 3-Month Contract

Hays is working in partnership with a local council to recruit a Project Accountant to support a range of WMCA Group capital projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with strong project accounting experience to make a meaningful impact in a public sector setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality project accounting services across multiple capital projects.
• Support project managers in managing financial resources effectively.
• Lead efficient month-end accounting and forecasting activities.
• Assist in the development and coordination of robust annual capital budget proposals.
• Monitor and control capital budgets and funding to ensure financial integrity.
• Review month-end positions in line with agreed timetables.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant grant and funding conditions.
• Provide financial advice and prepare written financial implications for formal reports, in collaboration with the Strategic Finance Business Partner.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in project accounting, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of capital budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, please send your updated CV!

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