Project Accountant

jerseywater; St. Saviour; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Water is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial control, insight and assurance across its capital programme, acting as a key link between Finance, Capital Delivery, Business Planning & Delivery, the PMO, and project teams to support governance and informed decision-making.

Sitting within the Finance team, the role focuses on planning, monitoring and delivery of capital projects, ensuring information is accurate and aligned with reporting and control requirements, while

Job description

Project Accountant is responsible for providing financial control, insight and assurance across Jersey Water's capital programme, acting as a key link between Finance, Capital Delivery, Business Planning & Delivery, the Project Management Office (PMO), and project teams to support effective governance, informed decision-making, and successful project delivery.

Sitting within the Finance team, this role brings financial discipline, challenge, and clarity to the planning, monitoring, and delivery of capital projects. The postholder will ensure project financial information is accurate, timely, and aligned with wider business reporting, governance, and control requirements. The role will provide proactive financial support and challenge to project teams, helping to maximise value, manage risk, and support the successful delivery of strategic investment programmes.