Project Accountant

Aqumen Recruitment; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial management across construction projects in solar PV and EV charging infrastructure. This hands-on role involves managing project finances, processing invoices, and providing financial reports. Candidates should have experience in project accounting, a strong knowledge of Sage 50, and excellent organizational skills. Join a stable and supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Stable, long-term role

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting or job costing in construction or engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of SME accounting systems.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project purchase ledger including invoice processing.
• Allocate costs to individual projects accurately.
• Produce monthly project cost reports and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Experience in project accounting

Strong knowledge of Sage 50

Excellent attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Strong 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