Project Accountant

Kennedy Pearce Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Project Accountant for a temporary assignment in London. The role involves overhauling project management methods and requires a part-qualified accountant with project accounting experience. Responsibilities include reviewing timesheets, redesigning reporting, and liaising with stakeholders.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a project accountant or analyst.
• Thorough understanding of project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review all timesheets and projects booked in the project management system.
• Redesign project reporting to provide clear insights into project performance.
• Calculate direct and gross margins.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Posted 14 May 2025

Salary: £250 - £300 per annum + Hybrid working

Location: City of London

Job type: Temporary

Discipline: Accounting & Finance

Reference: JE/7774121_1747234526

Job Summary

Global Consultancy seeks a Project Accountant to join the business on a temporary assignment to work on their project database. The business is undergoing change and aims to overhaul its current project management methods. The Project Accountant should be a Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant with experience in a professional services or project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Review all timesheets and projects booked in the project management system.
• Redesign project reporting to provide clear insights into project performance, including detailed analysis.
• Calculate direct and gross margins.
• Implement controls and procedures.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders.
• Handle ad-hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of project accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Experience recommending and implementing process improvements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organized and structured approach.
• Effective liaising with management and staff at all levels.
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a project accountant or analyst.