Project Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization on the outskirts of Colchester is seeking a Project Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will partner with project managers for financial tracking, provide analytical insights, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management experience and financial analysis skills, along with relevant qualifications. Join a supportive finance team focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Exposure to large-scale projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management or project accounting.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, able to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers to track budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insightful financial analysis on project performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Management accounting

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

At Rutherford Briant, we’re supporting a well-established organisation on the outskirts of Colchester, recognised for its collaborative culture and continuous investment in financial excellence. They are seeking a Project Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support key business projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong control across all activities.

As a Project Accountant, you will:

• Partner with project managers to track budgets, forecasts, and actual spend
• Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary on project performance
• Support month-end reporting, accruals, and reconciliations for project costs
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Contribute to business cases, investment appraisals, and post-project reviews
• Drive process improvements and support wider finance transformation initiatives

As a Project Accountant, you will need:

• Proven experience in management or project accounting
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to interpret financial data
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
• Part or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience

As a Project Accountant, you will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale projects and senior stakeholders
• A supportive and forward-thinking finance team environment

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.