Project Accountant

Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy contractor in Hull is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial management for construction projects in solar PV and EV charging. The successful candidate will manage project costs, liaise with contractors, and ensure accurate reporting. Experience in project accounting and a strong understanding of Sage 50 are crucial. This stable role offers diverse responsibilities and the chance to impact project delivery directly within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Stable role with diverse projects

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting or job costing in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Sage 50 or similar accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage project purchase ledger, including invoices and reconciliation.
• Process contractor and supplier payments as per agreements.
• Produce monthly project cost reports and forecasts.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

Purchase ledger management

Excellent attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage 50

Project management software

Job description

A growing renewable energy and infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint a Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction-led projects across solar PV and EV charging infrastructure.

This is a hands‑on role within a busy projects environment, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with project teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure accurate cost control, reporting, and forecasting.

The Role

You will play a key part in tracking project finances from start to finish, ensuring costs are correctly allocated, payments are processed accurately, and project data is reported clearly to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the project purchase ledger, including invoice processing, reconciliation, and query resolution
• Processing contractor and supplier payments in line with agreed terms
• Allocating labour, materials, and overhead costs to individual projects
• Maintaining and supporting stock control and allocation to live projects
• Producing monthly project cost reports, variance analysis, and forecasts
• Supporting project budgeting and ongoing cost monitoring
• Providing accurate financial information to support management decision‑making
• Assisting with year‑end, audit, and project close‑out reporting
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
• Working closely with project managers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Contributing to the improvement of systems and financial processes

Systems

• Day‑to‑day accounting and reporting using Sage 50
• Collaboration with project teams using project‑management software (e.g. Monday.com or similar)

About You

You’ll be a practical and detail‑focused finance professional with experience in a project‑based or construction‑related environment.

You’re likely to have:

• Experience in project accounting, job costing, or purchase ledger within construction, engineering, or infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 (or similar SME accounting systems)
• Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and contractors
• A proactive mindset and interest in improving financial processes

Why Apply?

• Join a growing business operating in the renewable energy and EV infrastructure space
• Work closely with projects and have real visibility of how your work impacts delivery
• Stable, long‑term role with variety across multiple live projects
• Supportive team environment with scope to develop the role over time

Acumen Recruitment Solutions is acting as an employment agency in relation to this role