Project Accountant

Career Moves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a Project Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. In this role, you will manage project financials, oversee budgets and profitability, and drive accuracy in reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in project accounting within professional services, alongside strong Excel skills and a recognized accounting qualification. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with a recognized qualification.
• Proven experience in project accounting in professional services or project-based sectors.
• Strong understanding of project costing and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and project profitability.
• Ensure accuracy in project financials and reporting.
• Prepare and analyze reports, identifying variances and recommending actions.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Excel advanced skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

Tools

Sage

Deltek

Job description

Career Moves is thrilled to partner exclusively with a world-leading professional services firm in the heart of London!

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Project Accountant to join a forward-thinking, collaborative finance team that plays a pivotal role in delivering high-profile, complex projects.

This is your chance to step into a role where you’ll be at the center of financial strategy—driving accuracy, delivering insightful reporting, and providing proactive support throughout the entire project lifecycle. If you’re passionate about making an impact and thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, this opportunity is for you!

Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will act as a key liaison between Finance and Project Management teams, maintaining data integrity and providing clear financial insights to drive performance.

Key Responsibilities Project Finance Management

• Partner with project managers to oversee budgets, forecasts, and profitability from initiation to completion.
• Process and track changes to project financials, including scope adjustments, fee variations, and resource allocations, ensuring updates are accurately reflected in systems and reports.
• Reconcile project amendments to maintain alignment between contracts, schedules, and accounting records.
• Prepare and analyse forecast vs. actual reports, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide clear reporting on revenue recognition, utilisation, and margin performance.
• Manage invoicing and WIP processes, ensuring revenue aligns with project progress and contractual milestones.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor costs, ensuring timely approvals and billing.
• Support compliance with timesheet accuracy and project-related data integrity.

Financial and Management Accounting

• Produce profitability reports at project and departmental levels for internal review.
• Assist with credit control and cashflow forecasting through accurate monitoring of billings and receipts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of project accounting procedures, including fee change tracking and project closeout reconciliations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and data consistency.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).
• Proven experience in project accounting within professional services or project-based industries.
• Strong understanding of project costing, WIP, and margin analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).
• Familiarity with project accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Deltek, or similar).
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Apply now!