Project Accountant

The Sheffield College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Financial Analyst to support significant capital projects. The role involves financial analysis, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure financial oversight. Candidates should have a relevant financial qualification and experience with financial systems. A competitive salary between £46,663 - £51,448 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced pension contributions and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions

Annual leave - 273.8 hours

8 Bank Holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Free eye tests

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis and management.
• Ability to develop financial modelling and reporting.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial information related to capital projects.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance.
• Collaborate with finance and external stakeholders to meet financial regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

PowerBI reporting

Budget management

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Tools

PowerBI

Finance management systems

Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About the role

The college is embarking on significant capital projects over the coming years and will require specific support to ensure that the financial aspects and plans are fully developed, implemented and reported on accurately. This will include developing financial modelling, forecasting and reporting to enable the Governing Body to have full oversight over the financial aspects of the project. Working across college teams, there will be a specific need to work alongside the Finance Team, the Estates Team and the IT Systems team and Designated Curriculum areas. The role will support the Executive Team with regular updates and information in relation to the projects.

Main Responsibilities

• The main responsibility of the role is to gather / analyse financial information relating to capital projects. This encompasses consolidating information and ensure modelling and forecasting is developed and updated regularly.
• Ensure all documentation is in place for the funding, financing and expenditure associated with the projects including income lines where applicable.
• Collating information for reporting on progress to external stakeholders such as funders and financers where appropriate.
• Working with external stakeholders to ensure all financial information is kept up to date and managed in line with financial regulations, accounting standards and funding requirements.
• Work closely with the Head of Capital Projects on large projects to ensure costs are kept in line with budgets and allocated correctly and any amendments are made and modelled on at least a monthly basis.
• Developing financial forecasting models to meet internal and external requirements including cashflow forecasting, financial planning models, risk analysis, budgets and phasing and scenario changes. It is also essential that Financial Accounting Standards are adhered to.
• Producing capital grant returns so that all financial aspects are met and have a suitable audit trail in place and reporting on progress to the Executive Team on a regular basis.
• Working alongside the finance team to ensure that all transactions are checked and capitalised where appropriate ensuring that the finance system is kept up to date.
• Working with the Financial Analyst to develop internal PowerBI reporting to provide regular updates to the Executive Team and Governors as well as Senior Leadership Team colleagues with responsibilities for the project.

To achieve these specific duties, include, but are not limited to :

• Monitoring and reporting of capital and Revenue Project Spend
• Have responsibility for and maintenance of the asset register and depreciation calculations
• Ensuring that the Finance System is up to date and all project data is reconciled to ensure accurate reporting on a monthly basis
• Setting financial targets and monitoring project milestones for the project in conjunction with the Executive and SLT project leads and reporting progress against these
• Working with the finance team to develop the reporting and improve the project module
• Development and maintenance of financial models, forecasts and plans for projects by attending regular meetings to provide updates and taking forward actions to amend forecasts where required
• Providing regular updates on progress to the Executive Team and specifically the Executive Director of Finance regarding project progress and financial implications
• If you want to find out more about the role please contact Mathew Waller, Financial Controller.

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £46,663 - £51,448 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

• Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1%
• Annual leave - 273.8 hours
• 8 Bank Holidays
• Discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing: Employee assistance programme through Bupa
• Occupational Health through PAM
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free Parking at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant we are pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here.

Next Steps: To apply

Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team.

CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 13th January 2026

Please be aware that if we receive a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.

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