Project Accountant and Cost control

GEDU CAREERS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their team in Greater London. The role focuses on managing project budgets, providing financial insights, and ensuring cost optimization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, a professional certification, and over 5 years of project accounting experience. Strong proficiency in accounting software and excellent analytical skills are essential for this position. The company offers a full-time role with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting.
• Strong understanding of best practices for cost optimization.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate budgets and cost tracking for projects.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports with variance analysis.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure compliance with budgets.

Skills

Cost optimization techniques

Proficiency in accounting software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant with strong expertise in cost optimization and procurement to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will oversee financial aspects of projects, ensuring efficient budget management, project cost tracking and variance analysis, vendor cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Accounting:

• Manage and maintain accurate budgets and cost tracking for Projects.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including variance analysis against budgets. Coordinate with project managers, business and finance teams.
• Monitor project expenditures, ensuring compliance with company policies and project budgets.
• Lead the Project Budget and forecasts across entities.
• Prepare Project Dashboards Proactively. Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve project efficiency and cost savings on projects.
• Work on Project Module in Unit 4, test and help in rollout.
• Proactive in setting up new processes.
• Support audits and internal controls related to project accounting.

Cost Optimization:

• Set up reporting and analysis as required and suggest improvements and cost control.
• Assist in approvals by checking budgets, liaise with FP&A team.
• Vendor costs analysis. Implement cost control measures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost optimization techniques and best practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve goals.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25339
• Posting Date 12/10/2025, 04:34 AM
• Apply Before 12/30/2025, 06:30 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 891 Greenford Road,, London, Greater London, UB6 0HE, GB