Project Accountant

Lyons Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in York is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee financial reporting and control on projects. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining office presence with flexibility. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA qualified or part-qualified, with strong project-based financial management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project teams. The role provides competitive salary and benefits including partnership potential for career growth.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Healthcare for entire family

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA or qualified by experience.
• Relevant experience in project accounting or management accounting.
• Strong understanding of project-based financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight, control, and reporting on projects.
• Partner with project managers for financial insights.
• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned projects.
• Support internal and external audits of project accounts.

Skills

Project-based financial management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA

Tools

ERP software

Project accounting software

Job description

The Business & Opportunity:

Lyons Recruitment are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with an exciting fast growth business, operating in the renewable energy sector. They are passionate and driven in accelerating green energy alternatives in light of the current global energy market. With recent investment from venture capitalists, this is a fantastic opportunity to join when they are at the cusp of something very exciting with realistic growth plans.

As Project Accountant, you will play a key role in providing financial oversight, control, and reporting on projects. You will ensure project costs, revenues, risks and cashflows are tracked accurately, while supporting project managers and senior leaders with timely financial insights to drive performance and accountability.

The business offers a truly flexible and hybrid working approach, where you will be based at their new modern offices in the centre of York 3 days per week, with the option of the other 2 days from home.

Genuine career opportunities will arise in line with the continued growth of the business; hence this opportunity will suit high calibre candidates wishing to progress.

Specific Requirement:

Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, your remit will be varied and will include:

• Project Support: Partner with project managers to provide financial insights, risks, and opportunities.
• Review and validate project-related contracts, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, funding agreements, and regulatory standards.

Business Partnering:

• Build strong relationships with project managers and functional leads.
• Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial colleagues and stakeholders, particularly within the development and / or construction teams.
• Challenge assumptions and provide constructive input to improve project decision- making.
• Act as a trusted advisor to ensure alignment between financial performance and strategic objectives.

Financial Control & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate financial records for assigned projects.
• In collaboration with relevant colleagues prepare monthly project cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Ensure project budgets and forecasts reflect accurate financial data.
• Monitor project financials, cash flow, and funding requirements.

Audit & Governance:

• Support internal and external audits of project accounts.
• Ensure all transactions adhere to accounting standards and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation to ensure transparency and accountability in project reporting.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the development of project accounting tools, processes, and systems.
• Support training of project staff in financial awareness and budget management.
• Identify opportunities to improve project financial performance.

Skills & Experience required:

• Qualified or Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ACMA or Qualified by Experience.
• Relevant experience in project accounting, financial control, or management accounting.
• Strong understanding of project-based financial management
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, project-based or transferable capital- intensive industries preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP and project accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What's on Offer:

• A starting salary of between £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• A truly hybrid approach, as long as you're able to attend the York office at least three times per week.
• Annual Bonus.
• Healthcare for entire family.
• Generous pension.
• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Genuine opportunity to add real value and progress your career with a high growth business

Next Steps:

Interviews are to be conducted imminently; hence you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Lyons Recruitment are retained on an exclusive basis; hence any direct or other agency applications will be disregarded