Project Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial operations for a broad portfolio of projects. Located in a hybrid work model, the role requires a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong business partnering and financial insight skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work on impactful projects that benefit the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• CCAB-qualified accountant with experience in project and capital accounting.
• Excellent business partnering skills for influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Partner with Project Managers on budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead financial discussions and provide assurance to stakeholders.
• Oversee capital policy and budgeting processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Financial insight

Excel proficiency

Education

CCAB qualification

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

Project Accountant
Location: Hybrid – Oxford
Salary: £56,000 – £62,000 per annum

About the Client

This opportunity sits within a well-established organisation. With a large operational footprint and extensive change programmes underway, they are seeking a commercially astute accountant to support their ongoing transformation. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders alike.

Responsibilities

As Project Accountant, you will take full responsibility for the financial management of a broad portfolio of change and capital projects, providing strategic financial support to senior stakeholders. You will act as the financial lead within cross-functional teams, ensuring projects remain aligned with financial objectives and compliance standards.

• Partnering with Project Managers to embed finance into project delivery, offering guidance on budgets, forecasting and performance
• Challenging financial assumptions and supporting corrective actions to keep projects within scope and budget
• Developing robust business cases and ensuring accurate representation of financial risks and benefits
• Overseeing capital policy, budgeting, reporting and long-term financial planning
• Acting as financial lead for procurement activity and contract evaluation within project streams
• Leading financial discussions at governance boards and providing assurance to senior stakeholders
• Managing a project portfolio of up to 50 initiatives, valued at approximately £30m

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong experience in project and capital accounting. You’ll bring excellent business partnering skills, particularly in influencing senior stakeholders and providing clear, commercially driven financial insight. Strong Excel and systems knowledge is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex financial information with clarity and impact.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will join a high-profile organisation at the heart of public services, where your financial expertise will directly impact strategic outcomes. The organisation offers a supportive culture, excellent pension and generous annual leave, along with the opportunity to work on large-scale, meaningful projects that benefit the wider community.