Project Accountant

CV Screen Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities and engineering consultancy in Gloucester seeks a Project Accountant. The role involves managing financial records and ensuring efficient billing for multiple projects, ideal for a finance professional experienced in project accounting. The position also offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project accounting or bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with Xero and Replicon or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple projects.
• Ensure timely client billing aligned with project milestones.
• Manage supplier payments and relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Xero

Replicon

Job description

Project Accountant

Gloucester

Up to GBP45,000 + Excellent Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a rapidly expanding utilities and engineering consultancy based in Gloucester. With a strong presence across the UK and a track record of delivering end–to–end engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects, the company offers an engaging and rewarding work environment. This role is ideal for a finance professional with experience in project accounting and a hands–on approach. The position offers a salary of up to GBP45,000 plus a superb benefits package.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple ongoing projects, including timesheets, purchase orders, and invoicing.
• Ensure timely client billing aligned with project milestones and contractual terms.
• Manage supplier payments and build strong working relationships with subcontractors.
• Use Xero for reconciliations, reporting, and daily accounting operations.
• Monitor and report on project costs using Replicon, supporting financial efficiency.

What Experience is Required

• Proven experience in a similar project accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency with Xero and Replicon (or similar time and cost tracking software).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to GBP45,000 depending on experience.

• Flexible Working
• Supportive work culture with career development opportunities.
• Exposure to high–value, complex infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Location

The office is based in Gloucester and is easily commutable from: Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Worcester, Tewkesbury, and Ross–on–Wye.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to Skye Mclellan at CV Screen in strict confidence. We are managing this vacancy on behalf of our client.

Alternate Job Titles

• Project Finance Officer
• Management Accountant
• Financial Accountant

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