Project Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting a Project Accountant for a growing financial services organisation in Reading, Berkshire. The role focuses on managing project financials, budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking, with a view to improving financial processes and supporting successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have project accounting experience, strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills, and be comfortable in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting or related financial roles.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communicator capable of explaining financial concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking to support project goals.
• Analysing project performance and providing actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensuring project-related financial compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Assisting with process improvements to streamline project financial management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial integrity and support project delivery.

Skills

Project accounting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Join a growing financial services organisation in Reading, Berkshire as a Project Accountant. This innovative firm values a collaborative culture, professional growth and a commitment to delivering excellence. With a dedicated team supporting strategic initiatives and project delivery, they are seeking a skilled individual to manage financial aspects of their projects and drive operational success. This role offers an excellent chance for career development within a dynamic environment that prioritises expertise and proactive thinking. This role is offered initially on a 6 month contract basis with a view to become permanent.

What will the Project Accountant role involve?

• Overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking to support project goals
• Analysing project performance and providing actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders
• Ensuring project-related financial compliance and reporting accuracy
• Assisting with process improvements to streamline project financial management
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial integrity and support project delivery

Suitable Candidate for the Project Accountant vacancy:

• Experience in project accounting or related financial roles, preferably within professional services or legal sectors
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communicator capable of explaining financial concepts clearly
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality financial support
• Immediately available to start

Additional benefits and information for the role of Project Accountant:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Generous holiday entitlement with options for purchase or extension
• Opportunities for professional development and further learning
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages growth and initiative

Salary dependent on experience

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.