Project Accountant

Aqumen Recruitment; Ganstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Accountant in Ganstead, UK, to manage financial aspects of construction projects in renewable energy. The successful candidate will track project finances, manage purchase ledgers, and report financial data to stakeholders. The role requires strong experience with Sage 50, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team and contribute to impactful projects in the growing EV infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Stable long-term role

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage project purchase ledger and invoice processing.
• Process contractor and supplier payments accurately.
• Produce monthly project cost reports and forecasts.

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

Sage 50

Project management software

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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.