Revenue Recognition & Project Accountant

Matthey; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Pension plan

25 days vacation

Volunteer days

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking a Revenue Recognition & Project Accountant to join our global finance team in Milton Keynes. You will support project financial management from setup through closure, ensuring accurate data and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes revenue recognition, data governance in SAP, and collaboration with project managers and colleagues across finance. The ideal candidate has project accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting or project controlling.
• Strong analytical skills with large data sets.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of projects from setup to closure and reporting.
• Contribute to revenue recognition through data prep, reconciliations, and compliance checks.
• Maintain project data in SAP with accuracy and governance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and finance to support costing and performance tracking.
• Assist with month-end/year-end activities, audits and reporting.
• Identify process improvements and tackle data issues across project accounting activities.

Skills

Project accounting

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder communication

IFRS 15

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pay Range: €40,000 - €50,000

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Revenue Recognition & Project Accountant, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges – cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives – as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

The role:

• Supporting the financial management of projects throughout their lifecycle, from project setup and maintenance to closure and reporting.
• Contributing to the revenue recognition process by preparing data, performing reconciliations, and helping ensure compliance with accounting requirements.
• Maintaining project information and financial data within SAP, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong data governance.
• Partnering with Project Managers and finance colleagues to support project costing, financial performance tracking, and informed decision-making.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end activities, audits, and financial reporting to help deliver accurate and timely results.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, resolve data issues, and support continuous improvement across project accounting activities.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience in project accounting, project controlling, revenue accounting, or a similar finance role involving project-based financial activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues, work with large data sets, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong data management and reporting skills, supported by experience using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to challenge issues, improve processes, and work through complex situations.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and communicate clearly across finance, project, and operational teams.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition principles, including exposure to IFRS 15, would be an advantage.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program
• Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance
• 25 days of paid vacation leave
• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions
• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

Closing date for applications:

This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.