Project Accountant (Part Qualified)

Rutherford Briant; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Colchester is seeking a Project Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will track budgets, provide financial analysis, and support month-end reporting while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work on large-scale projects. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Exposure to large-scale projects

Supportive finance team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management or project accounting.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills to interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers to track budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and commentary on project performance.
• Support month-end reporting, accruals, and reconciliations.

Skills

Management or project accounting experience

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Qualified by experience

Job description

At Rutherford Briant, we’re supporting a well‑established organisation on the outskirts of Colchester, recognised for its collaborative culture and continuous investment in financial excellence. They are seeking a Project Accountant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support key business projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong control across all activities.

As a Project Accountant, you will:

• Partner with project managers to track budgets, forecasts, and actual spend
• Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary on project performance
• Support month‑end reporting, accruals, and reconciliations for project costs
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Contribute to business cases, investment appraisals, and post‑project reviews
• Drive process improvements and support wider finance transformation initiatives

As a Project Accountant, you will need:

• Proven experience in management or project accounting
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to interpret financial data
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with non‑finance stakeholders
• A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
• Part or fully qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience

As a Project Accountant, you will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Opportunity to gain exposure to large‑scale projects and senior stakeholders
• A supportive and forward‑thinking finance team environment

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresentated talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.