Project Accountant

Aqumen Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy contractor in the United Kingdom seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial oversight for construction-led projects in solar PV and EV infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in project accounting, specifically in handling purchase ledger, invoice processing, and financial reporting. This role offers a stable environment with opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and an ability to effectively communicate with project stakeholders.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Stable, long-term role

Variety across multiple projects

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting, job costing, or purchase ledger within construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (or similar SME accounting systems).
• Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Managing the project purchase ledger, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and query resolution.
• Processing contractor and supplier payments in line with agreed terms.
• Allocating labour, materials, and overhead costs to individual projects.

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

A growing renewable energy and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction-led projects across solar PV and EV charging infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role within a busy projects environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with project teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate cost control, reporting, and forecasting.

The Role

You will play a key part in tracking project finances from start to finish, ensuring costs are correctly allocated, payments are processed accurately, and project data is reported clearly to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the project purchase ledger, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and query resolution
• Processing contractor and supplier payments in line with agreed terms
• Allocating labour, materials, and overhead costs to individual projects
• Maintaining and supporting stock control and allocation to live projects
• Producing monthly project cost reports, variance analysis, and forecasts
• Supporting project budgeting and ongoing cost monitoring
• Providing accurate financial information to support management decision-making
• Assisting with year-end, audit, and project close-out reporting
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
• Working closely with project managers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Contributing to the improvement of systems and financial processes

Systems

• Day-to-day accounting and reporting using Sage 50
• Collaboration with project teams using project management software (e.g. (url removed) or similar)

About You

You ll be a practical and detail-focused finance professional with experience in a project-based or construction-related environment.

You re likely to have:

• Experience in project accounting, job costing, or purchase ledger within construction, engineering, or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (or similar SME accounting systems)
• Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and contractors
• A proactive mindset and interest in improving financial processes

Why Apply?

• Join a growing business operating in the renewable energy and EV infrastructure space
• Work closely with projects and have real visibility of how your work impacts delivery
• Stable, long-term role with variety across multiple live projects
• Supportive team environment with scope to develop the role over time

Acumen Recruitment Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role