Project Accountant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Engineering business in Gloucester seeks a detail-driven Project Accountant to manage project finances and drive process improvements. In this role, you will ensure the financial health and profitability of projects while collaborating across departments. Candidates should have proven bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Xero.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and project accounting.
• Proficiency with Xero required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple live projects.
• Ensure timely client invoicing and oversee supplier payments.
• Support project budgeting, cost control, and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Project Accounting

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

Join a fast-growing and innovative business where finance meets cutting-edge project delivery.
We're looking for a detail-driven Project Accountant to join the commercial and project teams for an Engineering business in Gloucester. If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy working across multiple departments, and want to make a tangible impact in a growing company-this could be the role for you.

The Role

As Project Accountant, you'll play a vital role in managing the project finances, supporting cash flow, and driving process improvements. You'll help ensure the financial health and profitability of projects while contributing to scalable, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple live projects
• Ensure client invoicing is timely and aligns with contract milestones
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor payments, nurturing strong relationships
• Use Xero for accounting, reconciliations, and reporting
• Support project budgeting, cost control, and cash flow forecasting
• Collaborate with project management
• Assist in month-end and year-end reporting and audits

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and project accounting
• Proficiency with Xero
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Confident working independently and across teams
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple deadlines

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply and the team will be in touch to discuss your application further.