Project Accountant

RAF Museum; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The RAF Museum is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee financial delivery for the Midlands Development Programme, ensuring robust reporting, accurate forecasting and NLHF compliance. The role is fixed-term for 18 months and part-time (21 hours per week) at Midlands sites.

You will work with the Project Manager and internal finance teams to provide timely analysis and support strategic decisions on a £30M capital project.

Job description

The Museum is looking to recruit a Project Accountant.

Location: Midlands

Salary: £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Employment Contract Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Closing Date: 08/11/2026 11:59 pm

Interview Date: 17/11/2026

About the role

Project Accountant

Fixed Term for 18 months

Part-time – 21 hours per week

Midlands

£27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

About Us
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story – past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Our vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

Our museum commitments are the golden thread that run through everything that we do. These are:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Sustainability

What We Are Looking For

Are you a skilled Project Accountant with a passion for heritage? Join us at the Royal Air Force Museum—a national museum dedicated to sharing the story of the Royal Air Force: past, present, and future.

With public sites in London and Cosford, and a stored collection in Stafford, we engage and inspire audiences through the stories of our people and our remarkable collection. As a National Museum, we are supported by Government Grant in Aid, along with active fundraising and trading.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team at a pivotal moment, as we deliver the £30 million “Inspiring Everyone: RAF Museum Development Programme”, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

About the Role:

You’ll play a critical role in the financial delivery of our Midlands Development Programme—ensuring robust financial reporting, accurate forecasting, and full compliance with NLHF requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead financial reporting, monitoring, and forecasting for the £30M capital project
• Ensure compliance with NLHF financial guidelines and documentation
• Work closely with the Project Manager, internal finance teams, and stakeholders
• Provide timely updates and analysis to support effective decision-making
• Contribute to the success of a landmark transformation in the Museum’s history

The role is based at our RAF Museum Midlands site but will involve collaboration across all three Museum locations.