Project Accountant

Astute Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a qualified Project Accountant in Burton-on-Trent to manage project finances, ensuring accurate month-end closing and compliance with UK GAAP. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience and expertise in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors. Strong SAP and Excel skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage month‑end closing for projects.
• Monitor project profitability and investigate unusual trends.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve forecasting.

Skills

Project Accounting

Financial Analysis

Business Partnering

Communication Skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Project Accountant

Burton-on-Trent

£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Working closely with the Head of FP&A, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders, this role is responsible for project-related financial activities, including accurate month‑end closing, compliance with UK GAAP, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Project Accountant is accountable for managing project finances, ensuring robust reporting and analysis, challenging performance, improving forecasting, and partnering with teams to deliver financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Month‑End Closing for projects
• Run initial revenue recognition process in SAP and review anomalies
• POC accounting treatments under UK GAAP
• Post intercompany accruals and adjustments
• Project Financial Management: monitoring project profitability and investigate unusual trends
• Forecasting & analysis, projecting cashflow and providing variance
• Close AP, AR, materials ledger, and timesheets in SAP
• Business Partnering: working closely with varied stakeholders, monitoring performance, cost‑to‑complete, and forecasting accuracy

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP
• SAP project reporting desirable; strong Excel skills essential
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Strong business partnering and communication skills

Please apply with your CV.