Project Accountant | Gloucester, UK

Morgan McKinley; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector is looking for a proactive Project Accountant to join their dynamic team in Gloucester. In this full-time role, you'll manage project financials and drive improvements across high-value projects. You'll benefit from a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and various perks including a company pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension (5% employer contribution)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare (potentially available)

Casual dress & relaxed culture

Free or discounted food

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Training budget & potential for study support

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting or bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Xero or similar systems.
• Organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate financial records across multiple live projects.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control.
• Prepare month-end reports and improve data visibility.

Skills

Project accounting

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Xero

Job description

Project Accountant
Location: Gloucester (4 days office / 1 day WFH)
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time

Are you a proactive and detail-driven finance professional looking to make your mark in a fast-growing, dynamic business? We're hiring a Project Accountant to join the Commercial & Project team for a rapidly growing business in the utility sector in Gloucester - someone who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to be part of a collaborative, close-knit environment.

This is a newly created role to support continued growth. With turnover doubling over the last two years (and on track to do so again), we need a dedicated individual to help oversee project financials, manage invoicing and reporting, and drive improvements in how we manage our finances across multiple high-value projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing accurate financial records across multiple live projects
• Handling purchase orders, timesheets, and invoicing aligned to contract terms and milestones
• Monitoring project profitability and ensuring invoicing and collections are on track
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control alongside PMs and QSs
• Preparing month-end reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Enhancing live data visibility and reporting to support business decision-making
• Helping to implement scalable processes and system improvements as we grow
• Working closely with the Head of Commercial to ease workload and build out the finance function

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience in project accounting or bookkeeping
• Proficiency in Xero (or similar systems)
• A confident communicator able to liaise with project managers and senior stakeholders
• Organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Team player with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Desirable:

• Background in construction, utilities, or engineering
• Experience of budgeting & forecasting
• Project accounting experience advantageous
• Exposure to quantity surveying or interest in developing in that direction
• Experience working in a growing SME environment

Why Join?

You'll be working for a close-knit, laid-back team working on major projects for some major companies in the energy/utility sector. You'll be part of a growing business where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your work will be noticed. If you're someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and making a real impact - this could be your next step.

Benefits:

• Company pension (5% employer contribution)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare (potentially available)
• Casual dress & relaxed culture
• Free or discounted food
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training budget & potential for study support

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