Project Accountant

Advancing People Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding company as a Project Accountant in Gloucester. In this vital role, you will manage financial records, ensuring project profitability while collaborating with teams across departments. With a competitive salary and opportunities for growth, this is a chance to make a significant impact in the utilities sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

One day per week remote working flexibility

Dynamic and supportive work culture

Opportunities for career progression

Direct involvement in high-value projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and project accounting required.
• Must be proficient in Xero and familiar with Replicon.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records across multiple projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing of clients.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial health.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Experience in bookkeeping and project accounting

Tools

Xero

Replicon

Job description

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Experienced Recruitment Professional | Expert in Talent Sourcing & Client Relationship Management | Specializing in UK & US Market Strategies

Are you a Project Account with commercial experience, living locally to Gloucester?

Are you looking to join a rapidly expanding and established business within the Engineering, Design, construction and Utilities sectors?

If so, our client is keen to hear from you!

This is an office-based role with the option to work 1 day per work from home - you will ideally live within 30-45 minutes of Gloucester.

The company:

Our client are highly experienced professionals specialising in the utility sector, offering end-to-end engineering services across project development, design, and delivery. Backed by a robust supply chain and decades of global experience, their team delivers safe, efficient, and profitable project outcomes.

Their strength lies in engaging early in the project lifecycle engineering and designing the most effective solutions that mitigate risk and reduce overspend. Through their turnkey approach, they guide projects through each critical stage:

• Understanding the driver and project goals
• Evaluating and selecting delivery options
• Proving concepts through FEED (Front-End Engineering Design)
• Executing design and build phases efficiently

It is a very exciting time to join, they have doubled our turnover in each of the last two financial years and have significantly expanded their client base - doubling the number of clients they serve over the last 18 months. They also gained access to multiple new frameworks, further strengthening their market position.

The senior leadership team is highly invested in supporting career growth, creating a collaborative, ambitious environment where people are encouraged to thrive and help shape the future of the business.

The role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive project accountant to support the commercial and project teams in Gloucester. This is a key role within this growing business, ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping skills and hands-on experience using Xero and Replicon.

You will work closely with the Head of Commercial to improve financial systems, ensuring project profitability, whilst helping drive efficient and scalable processes as the business continues to grow.

More Detail:

• Manage accurate financial records across multiple projects, including purchase orders, timesheets, and invoicing
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing of clients in line with contract terms and project milestones
• Oversee timely and accurate payments to our supply chain, maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Utilise Xero for accounting operations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Track time and costs using Replicon, ensuring project spend is accurate and up to date
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and project cost control
• Collaborate with project managers and quantity surveyors to monitor project financial health
• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end accounts, including documentation for audit
• Contribute to process improvements across financial operations
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reports to support commercial decision-making

The Person:

Must Haves:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and project accounting
• Proficiency in Xero and familiarity with Replicon
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working independently and collaboratively across departments
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Exposure to or experience with quantity surveying (QS)
• Experience in utilities, engineering, or construction-related sectors

What is on offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• One day per week remote working flexibility
• A dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and growth
• Opportunities for career progression and development, supported by leadership
• A chance to shape and improve the way finances are managed across a growing business
• Direct involvement in exciting and high-value projects across the UK

Apply now in complete confidence for immediate consideration, if you have the project accounting experience our client is looking for, or contact Dominic Quirke directly at Advancing People.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services and Staffing and Recruiting

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