Project Accountant

Royal Air Force Museum; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national heritage organization in the Midlands is seeking a skilled Project Accountant to oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with the NLHF for a £28 million project. The role involves collaboration across multiple sites and offers a part-time contract for 21 hours per week, with a salary around £24,000 per annum, depending on experience. The closing date for applications is August 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting for substantial projects.
• Knowledge of NLHF financial guidelines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for the £28M project.
• Ensure compliance with NLHF requirements.
• Provide updates and analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Compliance with financial regulations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Project Accountant
Fixed Term for 24 months
Part-time- 21 hours per week
Midlands
Circa £24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Are you a skilled Project Accountant with a passion for heritage? Join us at the Royal Air Force Museum—a national museum dedicated to sharing the story of the Royal Air Force: past, present, and future.

With two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford), we engage and inspire audiences through the stories of our people and our remarkable collection. As a National Museum, we are supported by Government Grant in Aid, along with active fundraising and trading.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

We're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team at a pivotal moment, as we deliver the £28 million "Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Development Programme", supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

About the Role:

You’ll play a critical role in the financial delivery of our Midlands Development Programme—ensuring robust financial reporting, accurate forecasting, and full compliance with NLHF requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead financial reporting, monitoring, and forecasting for the £28M capital project
• Ensure compliance with NLHF financial guidelines and documentation
• Work closely with the Project Manager, internal finance teams, and stakeholders
• Provide timely updates and analysis to support effective decision-making
• Contribute to the success of a landmark transformation in the Museum’s history

The role is based at our Midlands site but will involve collaboration across all three Museum locations.

To apply:

• Please download the full job description on our website at: https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/project-accountant/

• Please click on the following link to apply for this role. You will be taken to our applicant tracking system - https://royalairforcemuseum.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=a83d7ea3-6fce-4bbb-ae6f-f64400458726

• Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025

• Interviews will take place on: 12 September 2025