Project Accountant

Landuse; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,875 - 31,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Job summary

LUC is seeking a finance professional in Bristol to oversee project finances and provide insights to improve margins. The role reports to the Finance Manager and offers hands-on experience with project accounting and governance.

The successful candidate will support project teams, participate in regular reviews, and contribute to the company’s performance across renewable energy and related projects. Hybrid working is available with some travel.

Qualifications

• AAT level 4 qualification (or be in the final stages of completion) and looking to progress towards professional qualification.
• Confident using Excel and used to handling large amounts of data.
• Experience in using accounting systems (Sage, Xero) – on the job training will be provided

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers and Directors to set up and manage project financials in line with LUC procedures, ensuring strong financial governance and control.
• Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring project teams have accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.
• Taking a proactive role in managing the financial performance of large and complex projects.
• Leading monthly reviews of work‑in‑progress (WIP), providing challenge, insight, and recommendations to optimise project performance and cash flow.
• Delivering targeted training and ongoing support to non‑finance staff, improving financial understanding.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Analyzing and interpreting project profitability, providing actionable insights to drive improved margins and operational efficiency.
• Providing flexible & value‑added finance support to the wider business and produce high‑quality financial and management reports.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

LUC’s finance team is collaborative, supportive and focused on continuous improvement. The team is based across our London, Bristol, Sheffield and Glasgow offices and supports the whole of LUC.

This role is ideal for someone in their early career pursuing an accountancy qualification, with study support provided. You will report to the Finance Manager and gain hands‑on experience.

Partnering directly with Project Managers and Directors, you will oversee project finances and lead regular reviews to ensure strong financial performance. We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, constructively challenging stakeholders, and supporting the delivery of successful environmental projects.

The role will include, but not be limited to:

• Partnering with Project Managers and Directors to set up and manage project financials in line with LUC procedures, ensuring strong financial governance and control.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, ensuring project teams have accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support decision-making. Taking a proactive role in managing the financial performance of large and complex projects.
• Leading monthly reviews of work‑in‑progress (WIP), providing challenge, insight, and recommendations to optimise project performance and cash flow.
• Delivering targeted training and ongoing support to non‑finance staff, improving financial understanding.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Analyzing and interpreting project profitability, providing actionable insights to drive improved margins and operational efficiency.
• Providing flexible & value‑added finance support to the wider business and produce high‑quality financial and management reports.

This role includes the opportunity to share and participate actively in the management and ownership of the business through the Employee Ownership Trust, which places full ownership of the company with the employees.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a sincere, employee‑owned company with strong values and a particular focus on addressing the climate emergency and delivering positive impact.

The role is based in LUC’s office in Bristol. We work in a hybrid model with people being in the office a minimum of two days per week. There will also be travel required to visit sites, client offices and other office locations.

A full‑time role is based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). However, LUC has a strong track record in flexible working, and we have been recognised for our flexible working culture, so we are happy to discuss a range of flexible working options for this role including part time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) if desired.

Experience and qualifications

The successful candidate will be organised and efficient with good communication skills. You will be keen to utilise these skills, your knowledge and experience “to deliver better places for nature, people and places”. This role is likely to have a strong focus on renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar farm, mixed use technologies, and overhead lines, so an interest in this area would be beneficial.

• AAT level 4 qualification (or be in the final stages of completion) and looking to progress towards professional qualification.
• Confident using Excel and used to handling large amounts of data.
• Experience in using accounting systems (Sage, Xero) – on the job training will be provided

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter via the above link

LUC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We value the differences, needs and contributions a diverse workforce represents, and we strive to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all our people related activities.

Location Bristol

Salary £28,875 - £31,500 FTE (Dependent on experience)

Contact name Arron Barker Contact email [e-mail] Contact phone [phone] Reference 2026-30