Project Administrator (Accountant)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Project Administrator to manage financial oversight for various projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project accounting knowledge and excellent analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing project transactions, collaborating with Project Managers, and ensuring compliance with financial processes. This role offers a chance to work within a dynamic team and supports the delivery of impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Prior project accounting knowledge gained through experience or education.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects with accurate setup and invoicing.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for financial integrity.
• Prepare budget change documentation compliant with contracts.

Skills

Project accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)

Tools

Oracle

SOX compliance

Job description

Are you ready to take ownership of the financial management of exciting projects and make a real impact? At Stantec, we’re looking for a motivated Project Administrator to join our team and support the delivery of projects across their full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring accurate setup, transactions, invoicing, and closure in line with Stantec’s policies.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to maintain financial integrity, revenue recognition, and cost control.
• Prepare project setup and budget change documentation, ensuring compliance with contracts and SOX controls.
• Ensure projects are correctly established in Oracle with approved values, billing rates, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with PMs and PMAs to generate and issue client invoices, maintaining billing files and compliance.
• Work with Stantec’s RNet finance team in Pune, India to ensure timely and accurate task delivery.
• Support project performance reviews, subcontract tracking, progress reporting, audits, and financial analysis.
• Monitor accounts receivable and aged WIP, supporting transparency and collections.
• Ensure timely project close‑out procedures and rate table updates.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships across project and finance teams.
• Support senior finance colleagues with internal and external audits.

About You

You will have prior project accounting knowledge gained through experience or education, along with strong analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills. You will possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a customer‑focused mindset and have a high attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines. You will have solid computer skills (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) and experience of Oracle and SOX would be advantageous.