Project Accountant

Astute Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy in Burton upon Trent is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to oversee project-related financial activities. Responsibilities include month-end closing, compliance with UK GAAP, and partnering with stakeholders for effective financial insights. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with substantial project accounting experience, especially in manufacturing or engineering sectors. Proficiency in SAP and Excel is essential, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting.
• Strong ability to interpret data and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing for projects.
• Manage project financials and analyze profitability.
• Provide forecasting and cash flow projections.

Skills

UK GAAP

Excel

Project Accounting

Business Partnering

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Accountant

Burton-on-Trent

55,000 - 60,000 depending on experience

Working closely with the Head of FP&A, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders, this role is responsible for project-related financial activities, including accurate month-end closing, compliance with UK GAAP, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Project Accountant is accountable for managing project finances, ensuring robust reporting and analysis, challenging performance, improving forecasting, and partnering with teams to deliver financial insight.

Key responsibilities:

• Month-End Closing for projects
• Run initial revenue recognition process in SAP and review anomalies
• POC accounting treatments under UK GAAP
• Post intercompany accruals and adjustments
• Project Financial Management: monitoring project profitability and investigate unusual trends
• Forecasting & analysis, projecting cashflow and providing variance
• Close AP, AR, materials ledger, and timesheets in SAP
• Business Partnering: working closely with varied stakeholders, monitoring performance, cost-to-complete, and forecasting accuracy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP
• SAP project reporting desirable; strong Excel skills essential
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Strong business partnering and communication skills

Please apply with your CV.