Project Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Langstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions up to 15%

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support financial controls and governance across a major infrastructure programme. The role focuses on budgets, forecasts, spend analysis, and detailed reporting for stakeholders and investors.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience in large construction programmes, and a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting within large/complex programmes.
• Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, contract management and controls.
• Proficient with Excel; good PowerPoint, Word and Teams skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial controls and governance across the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and spend analysis to meet targets.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports for stakeholders and investors.
• Collaborate with project teams to reflect supplier costs and process payments.
• Contribute to financial compliance and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Accountant to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure programme. The role offers the chance to work on a significant, long-term project that directly impacts the local community.

What will the Project Accountant role involve?

• Supporting financial controls and governance across the project lifecycle
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, and spend analysis to ensure financial targets are met
• Preparing and presenting detailed financial reports for stakeholders and investors
• Collaborating with project teams to ensure supplier costs are accurately reflected and payments are processed efficiently
• Contributing to financial compliance and regulatory reporting, fostering transparency and accountability

Suitable Candidate for the Project Accountant vacancy:

• Solid experience in project accounting, ideally within large or complex construction programmes
• Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of translating financial data into strategic insights
• Profound understanding of accounting standards, contract management, and financial controls
• Proficient in Excel, with good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Qualified or experienced in managing project finances, with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement

Additional benefits and information for the role of Project Accountant:

• Enhanced employer pension contributions of up to 15%
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Salary will be dependent on experience