Project Accountant & Finance Partner (Immediate Start)

Wade Macdonald; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an experienced Project Accountant for a leading engineering business in Maidenhead, UK. This pivotal role focuses on delivering financial insights to support data-driven decision-making and effective budgeting.

The successful candidate will need to be fully qualified and possess a solid background in project accounting, ideally within the engineering or construction sectors. Strong communication skills are essential for influencing non-finance stakeholders and driving accountability for results.

Qualifications

• Strong background in management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance.
• Able to explain financial concepts clearly and drive accountability for results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance contact for assigned business units.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Deliver regular reporting packs to budget holders, analysing variances.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial planning & analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP software (e.g., NetSuite)

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Wade Macdonald is seeking an experienced Project Accountant for a leading engineering business in Maidenhead, UK. This pivotal role focuses on delivering financial insights to support data-driven decision-making and effective budgeting.

The successful candidate will need to be fully qualified and possess a solid background in project accounting, ideally within the engineering or construction sectors. Strong communication skills are essential for influencing non-finance stakeholders and driving accountability for results.