Project Accountant

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group in Oxford is recruiting an experienced Project Accountant to support a busy finance team across a portfolio of high-profile projects. This role focuses on project reporting, financial analysis and partnering with operational colleagues to drive insights.

You will prepare forecasts and budgets, monitor project performance, assist with month-end and year-end reporting, manage risk and contract reviews, and act as a finance contact for project

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting, financial control or project reporting.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supporting financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Preparing forecasts, budgets and project cost reports.
• Monitoring project performance and ensuring accurate financial data.
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting.
• Managing risk, contract reviews and audit requirements.
• Acting as the finance contact for project-related queries and providing financial insight to support decision-making.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (or part qualification)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Accountant

Oxford | Full-Time | Hybrid- 3 days on site

We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Project Accountant to join a busy finance team supporting a portfolio of high-profile projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys project reporting, financial analysis, and working closely with operational teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting financial reporting across multiple projects.
• Preparing forecasts, budgets and project cost reports.
• Monitoring project performance and ensuring accurate financial data.
• Supporting month-end and year-end reporting.
• Managing risk, contract reviews and audit requirements.
• Acting as the finance contact for project-related queries and providing financial insight to support decision-making.

We're looking for someone with:

• A professional accountancy qualification (or part qualification).
• Experience in project accounting, financial control or project reporting.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• SAP experience and knowledge of regulated or defence environments would be advantageous.