Project Accountant

CROWD CREATIVE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture practice in London is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to oversee finances for large-scale projects. The role includes monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project managers. Ideal candidates will have experience in project accounting within architecture or construction and possess strong numerical skills and relevant qualifications. This position offers excellent career development and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

Hybrid working model

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance position within architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant financial qualifications like CIMA/ACCA are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project financials and produce reports.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Prepare budgets and cash flow projections.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Understanding of project contracts

Experience with CMap or similar tools

Knowledge of RIBA work stages

Strong numerical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualifications

Tools

CMap

Job description

Overview

The Crowd are partnered with a large, top tier architecture practice that are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join their London studio to support financial management and project reporting.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the finances of newly won large-scale projects, ensuring accurate reporting and effective budget control. It is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting and compliance for high-profile UK projects, with the chance to work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative environment where your insights will directly influence business decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior finance position within the built environment and a proven track record of managing project financials.

Our client is a highly respected and renowned design practice with multiple offices, offering excellent opportunities for career development, a supportive and friendly culture, hybrid working, and a strong benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project financials, producing monthly and quarterly reports on large-scale architectural projects
• Ensure contractual and reporting requirements are met
• Prepare project budgets and cash flow projections
• Provide actual vs. budget reporting and commentary
• Ensure timely invoicing and payment allocation
• Support project managers with financial administration and risk management
• Lead financial processes, budgeting, and resourcing with accuracy

Key Skills/Requirements

• Previous project accounting experience within architecture, engineering, or construction
• Understanding of project contracts
• Experience with CMap or similar project management tools
• Knowledge of RIBA work stages is highly advantageous
• Collaborative approach with a solutions-oriented outlook
• Able to clearly and concisely communicate financial information to non financial stakeholders
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant financial qualifications (CIMA/ACCA) are highly beneficial; however, QBE will be considered

How to apply

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