Project Accountant

Royal Air Force Museum; Cosford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Air Force Museum is seeking a part-time Project Accountant to support the Midlands development programme. The role focuses on robust financial reporting, forecasting, and NLHF compliance for the £30M capital project, with collaboration across all sites including Cosford.

Based at the Midlands site, you will work 21 hours per week, contribute to budgeting and financial controls, and interact with the Project Manager and finance colleagues to drive accurate reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to forecast and monitor budgets for large capital projects.
• Familiarity with NLHF guidelines and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, monitoring, and forecasting for the £30M capital project.
• Ensure NLHF financial guidelines and documentation are followed.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, internal finance teams, and stakeholders.
• Provide timely updates and analysis to support decision-making.
• Contribute to the success of a landmark transformation in the Museum’s history.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Forecasting

NLHF compliance

Tools

NLHF guidelines

Job description

Project Accountant

Fixed Term for 18 months

Part-time – 21 hours per week

Midlands

£27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About Us

The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non‑departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.

We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.

Our vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story - the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

Our museum commitments are the golden thread that run through everything that we do. These are:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Sustainability

What We Are Looking For

Are you a skilled Project Accountant with a passion for heritage? Join us at the Royal Air Force Museum—a national museum dedicated to sharing the story of the Royal Air Force: past, present, and future.

With public sites in London and Cosford, and a stored collection in Stafford, we engage and inspire audiences through the stories of our people and our remarkable collection. As a National Museum, we are supported by Government Grant in Aid, along with active fundraising and trading.

We're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team at a pivotal moment, as we deliver the £30 million "Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Development Programme", supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

About the Role

You’ll play a critical role in the financial delivery of our Midlands Development Programme—ensuring robust financial reporting, accurate forecasting, and full compliance with NLHF requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, monitoring, and forecasting for the £30M capital project
• Ensure compliance with NLHF financial guidelines and documentation
• Work closely with the Project Manager, internal finance teams, and stakeholders
• Provide timely updates and analysis to support effective decision‑making
• Contribute to the success of a landmark transformation in the Museum’s history

The role is based at our RAF Museum Midlands site but will involve collaboration across all three Museum locations.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact [e-mail]. or [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is: 08/11/2026

Interviews will take place on: 17/11/2026

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, WilliamBrown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN