Project Accountant

Bilfinger Berger SE; Warrington, Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services seeks a Project Accountant to manage financial performance across contracts. The role involves preparing management accounts, contract compliance, and working closely with project managers to optimize financial outcomes. Candidates should possess a finance degree or relevant experience, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and manage contract variations.
• Assist Project Manager with cost reports and conduct analyses.
• Ensure compliance with financial deliverables and audit processes.

Skills

Problem Solver

Commercial Awareness

Communication skills

Education

Finance degree or recognized accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Aberdeen or Warrington, ABE, GB, AB22 8SD

Onsite Work

Project Accountant

Location: Aberdeen or Warrington

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Main Responsibilities:

• To provide visibility on Contract Financial Performance including the preparation of monthly management accounts
• To assist with the identification and management of contract variations
• Submission of annual rates uplifts
• Assist in re-negotiation of revised contract terms
• To carry out audits and review as necessary, to assist with the identification and implementation of potential commercial improvements
• Assist in preparation and resolving claimso ensure suitable controls are in place in support of financial deliverables
• To ensure compliance with company policies, processes and procedures related to the management of commercial aspects
• To study and familiarise oneself with relevant Contract Commercial Terms and Conditions and monitor to ensure compliance with these
• Supporting operations teams in the execution of contracts related to financial and overall performance against agreed budgets and preparation of reports in accordance with Company procedures
• Collation of contract budgeting/forecasting information and check on integrity of information provided to ensure dependability of information provided
• Assist Project Manager in the development of appropriate processes/systems to cater for client specific requirements with regards to detailed cost breakdowns
• To assist Business Delivery Managers in the preparation of monthly cost / value reports and to conduct subsequent analysis, review and feedback
• To interface with Business Managers, Invoicing, Accounts, Procurement, Tendering
• Interface with Procurement Team on any project specific aspects that fall out with Master Supplier/Sub-Contract Agreements
• To collate all relevant start-up information for jobs/phases
• Review and control of minor estimates or CTRs within existing contracts
• To assist in preparation of valuations on Fixed Price jobs
• Monitor and provide feedback relative to KPI performance and highlight areas where improvement is necessary to optimise financial return
• Provides detailed analysis of completed projects to highlight areas of learning
• To review all invoices for completeness and correctness prior to submission to Client
• Attending client forecasting, cost reporting or contract review meetings

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience in fast paced work environment.

• Possess a finance degree or be working towards a recognised accounting qualification or have suitable relevant experience working in a similar Commercial or Financial role
• Problem Solver
• Self-starter and team player
• Relationship builder
• Commercial Awareness
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline
• Communication skills
• Knowledge/previous use of SAP

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.

General Management| Bilfinger UK Limited| Permanent| White-collar workers| Professional| Finance & Controlling