Project Accountant

MarcDaniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project accounting firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their finance team. This hands-on role focuses on managing client and project budgets while working closely with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project-based finance, excellent communication skills, and be part qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA. This position offers a dynamic work environment within a reputable company, contributing to financial performance and project successes.

Qualifications

• Experience in events project accounting or project-based finance roles.
• Strong management accounting background.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers on commercial aspects of projects.
• Prepare and manage client and project budgets.
• Monitor and maximise gross profit and margin.
• Run monthly financial reviews and client services teams.

Skills

Commercial accounting

Budget management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

Project Accountant MarcDaniels•City of London, UK

We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our finance team, supporting the commercial and financial performance of projects across the business.

This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role ideally suited to someone with experience in events or project‑based environments who enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers, Account Directors, and Heads of Division on all commercial aspects of projects
• Prepare and manage client and project budgets, working closely with Project Managers
• Monitor and maximise gross profit and margin, ensuring strong financial performance
• Perform job and client profitability analysis
• Review client Master Service Agreements, contracts, and payment schedules
• Manage and minimise foreign exchange risk on projects
• Run monthly financial reviews and client services teams
• Produce accurate reporting using the Maconomy system
• Manage project billing and oversee project cashflow reporting
• Support forecasting and budgeting of all project‑related financials
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Maconomy as a project management and reporting tool
• Work closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Director to drive profitability, cashflow, and margin optimisation

Requirement

• Part Qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent
• Proven experience in events project accounting or project‑based finance roles
• Strong management accounting background
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the business

Project Accountant • City of London, UK