Project Accountant

Michael Page; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Project Accountant for a role based in the Reigate and Banstead borough within the industrial/manufacturing sector. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy and timely analysis to support business goals.

Key duties include monitoring revenue, costs, profitability and backlog; producing monthly reports with insights; maintaining controls for billing and revenue collection; and partnering with Project

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting professional with project accounting or project finance experience.
• Solid experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial management and reporting across a portfolio of projects.
• Monitor project performance including revenue, costs, profitability, bookings and backlog.
• Produce monthly financial reports and analysis highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes for projects and business units.
• Review cost estimates and analyze performance to explain variances and improve forecasts.
• Support revenue recognition processes and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain robust financial controls for billing, revenue collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and senior finance stakeholders on ad hoc reporting and process improvements.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Project accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Revenue recognition knowledge

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A Project Accountant role based in the reiagte and banstead borough within the industrial/manufacturing sector, focusing on financial oversight for key projects. You'll ensure accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to keep projects on track and support business goals.

Client Details

An organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector located in the borough of Reigate and Banstead

Description

Provide comprehensive financial management and reporting across a portfolio of projects, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely analysis of financial data.

Monitor project performance, including revenue, costs, profitability, order bookings and backlog, providing meaningful financial insights to support decision-making.

Produce accurate monthly financial reports and analysis, highlighting key trends, risks, opportunities and variances against budget and forecast.

Coordinate budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting project and business unit financial planning activities.

Review project cost estimates and analyse financial performance to explain variances and improve forecast accuracy.

Support revenue recognition processes and project reviews, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Maintain robust financial controls to ensure accurate billing, revenue collection, cost allocation, and financial reporting.

Ensure project-related costs are appropriately authorised, recorded, allocated, and reported within financial systems.

Partner with Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, providing financial guidance and commercial support.

Collaborate with senior finance stakeholders to deliver ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Profile

Qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or qualified by experience

Experience in project accounting, management accounting, or project finance environments.

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Strong knowledge of financial controls and accounting principles.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of revenue recognition methodologies and project financial management.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 60,000 to 65,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 25 days of holiday leave.
• Pension scheme.