Project Accountant

Astute Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Accountant for their client based in Burton-on-Trent. This role involves managing project-related financial activities, including month-end closing and compliance with UK GAAP. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in manufacturing or engineering. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of SAP are also required. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Closing for projects.
• Run initial revenue recognition process in SAP.
• Monitor project profitability and investigate unusual trends.

Skills

Project Financial Management

Strong Excel skills

Business partnering

Data interpretation

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Accountant

Burton-on-Trent

55,000 - 60,000 depending on experience

Working closely with the Head of FP&A, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders, this role is responsible for project-related financial activities, including accurate month-end closing, compliance with UK GAAP, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Project Accountant is accountable for managing project finances, ensuring robust reporting and analysis, challenging performance, improving forecasting, and partnering with teams to deliver financial insight.

Key responsibilities:

• Month-End Closing for projects
• Run initial revenue recognition process in SAP and review anomalies
• POC accounting treatments under UK GAAP
• Post intercompany accruals and adjustments
• Project Financial Management: monitoring project profitability and investigate unusual trends
• Forecasting & analysis, projecting cashflow and providing variance
• Close AP, AR, materials ledger, and timesheets in SAP
• Business Partnering: working closely with varied stakeholders, monitoring performance, cost-to-complete, and forecasting accuracy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP
• SAP project reporting desirable; strong Excel skills essential
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Strong business partnering and communication skills

Please apply with your CV.