Project Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-evolving organization in Wakefield is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial support for project development and oversee various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong ERP and Excel skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role includes compliance oversight, procurement support, and team supervision.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong ERP and Excel reporting skills.
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and financial support to project teams.
• Advise on project cost allocation and reporting requirements.
• Support procurement processes including PO creation and invoice approvals.
• Ensure compliance with financing arrangements and obligations.
• Supervise an Assistant Accountant for accurate transaction processing.
• Prepare cost and management reports including forecasts.
• Oversee financial administration of project entities including VAT and tax.
• Maintain internal controls and reconcile project and bank accounts.

Skills

Strong ERP and Excel reporting skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaborative team player

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Project Accountant to join a dynamic and fast-evolving organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation. This high-impact role will report directly to the Finance Director and will include:

• Accounting and financial support to project development and construction teams.

• Advise on project cost allocation, reporting requirements, and contract terms (e.g. invoicing, settlement).

• Support procurement processes, including PO creation, receipting, and invoice approvals within the ERP system.

• Ensure compliance with financing arrangements, including debt servicing and loan reporting obligations.

• Supervise an Assistant Accountant to ensure accurate transaction processing.

• Prepare regular cost and management reports, including cost-to-complete forecasts and month-end journals.

• Oversee financial administration of project entities, including VAT, corporation tax, and statutory reporting.

• Maintain robust internal controls and reconcile project and bank accounts.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent experience.

• Strong ERP and Excel reporting skills.

• Commercially minded with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• A collaborative team player who can also work independently.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.