Project Accountant – Finance Lead for Major UK Projects

BAM UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Accountant to support their Northern and Scottish region projects. This role includes overseeing financial performance analysis, maintaining accurate accounting records, and collaborating with various project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant or in their final year of certification, possesses strong communication skills, and is adept at stakeholder management. The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday plus additional wellbeing and volunteering days

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or in the last year of study.
• Enthusiastic and motivated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Diligent and uses own initiative to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support financial performance analysis and reporting.
• Achieve month-end deadlines with accurate records.
• Coordinate project cash flow forecasts.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or in the last year of study

Strong communicator

Adapt at managing different stakeholders

Analytical mind

Knowledge of SAP

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Accountant to support their Northern and Scottish region projects. This role includes overseeing financial performance analysis, maintaining accurate accounting records, and collaborating with various project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant or in their final year of certification, possesses strong communication skills, and is adept at stakeholder management. The role offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and professional development opportunities.