Project Accountant – Full Time – Reading

Catering; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement (purchase

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Catering in Reading, a growing financial services organisation, seeks a Project Accountant to manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking.

You will analyse performance, ensure compliance and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid setup, with an initial 6-month contract and a view to permanency.

The role offers professional growth and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting or related financial roles.
• Experience in professional services or legal sectors is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Analysing project performance and providing actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders.
• Ensuring project-related financial compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Assisting with process improvements to streamline project financial management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support project delivery.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptable

Job description

Join a growing financial services organisation in Reading, Berkshire as a Project Accountant. This innovative firm values a collaborative culture, professional growth and a commitment to delivering excellence. With a dedicated team supporting strategic initiatives and project delivery, they are seeking a skilled individual to manage financial aspects of their projects and drive operational success. This role offers an excellent chance for career development within a dynamic environment that prioritises expertise and proactive thinking. This role is offered initially on a 6 month contract basis with a view to become permanent.

What will the Project Accountant role involve?

• Overseeing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking to support project goals
• Analysing project performance and providing actionable insights to project teams and stakeholders
• Ensuring project-related financial compliance and reporting accuracy
• Assisting with process improvements to streamline project financial management
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial integrity and support project delivery

Suitable Candidate

• Experience in project accounting or related financial roles, preferably within professional services or legal sectors
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communicator capable of explaining financial concepts clearly
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working in a hybrid environment
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality financial support
• Immediately available to start

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Generous holiday entitlement with options for purchase or extension
• Opportunities for professional development and further learning
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that encourages growth and initiative
• Salary dependent on experience

Salary: £40000 – £45000/annum

Job Type: Contract

Location: Reading