Project Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Project Accountant in Salford Quays. In this hybrid role, you will ensure accuracy in financial reporting and support finance transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in Record-to-Report functions and proficiency in Oracle Fusion ERP. Offering a salary between £40,000 and £46,000 per annum, this position is perfect for someone eager to champion continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Record-to-Report (RTR) functions within a finance department.
• Ability to embrace change and support automation initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities.
• Manage payroll recoveries and conduct reconciliations.
• Create and manage capital expenditure (Capex) projects.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Proficiency in Oracle Fusion ERP

Strong analytical abilities

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (or part-qualified/QBE)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a forward-thinking finance team based in Salford Quays, offering a hybrid working model and the chance to play a pivotal role in supporting process automation and finance transformation. This permanent position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values accuracy and efficiency, and is eager to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Project Accountant based in Salford Quays, you will play an integral role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting through diligent project accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting activities with precision to ensure accurate financial statements for each reporting period.
• Set up projects and contracts across multiple divisions, handling eventing, journal processing, and status changes as required by stakeholders.
• Manage payroll recoveries when necessary, ensuring all related transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of Work In Progress (WIP) and Construction In Progress (CIP), maintaining clean and reliable project balances.
• Undertake cleansing activities such as housekeeping, correcting mispostings, making bulk changes, and fixing errors to uphold data integrity.
• Create and manage capital expenditure (Capex) projects, proactively identifying overspends and supporting timely investigation of old balances to mitigate risks.
• Support the annual audit calendar by preparing documentation and participating in audit activities as needed.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for regular SaaS releases and other system developments to ensure smooth transitions and improvements.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Finance Operations to resolve discrepancies, share knowledge through cross-training, and maintain robust process documentation.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, implementing best practices, and complying with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified accountant (or part-qualified/QBE) with significant experience in Record-to-Report (RTR) functions within a finance department.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems—ideally Oracle Fusion ERP and Projects subledger—with a keen interest in leveraging technology for process improvement.
• A digital mindset that embraces change, supports automation initiatives, and seeks out innovative solutions for greater efficiency.
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical abilities for problem-solving complex issues.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines during critical reporting periods such as month-end or year-end close.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Part Qualified Accountant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Salford

Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum

Industry: Accountancy

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Consultant: Tunde Williams

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates