Revenue Recognition & Project Accountant for Global Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Health insurance from day one

Volunteer days

Pension contributions

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Matthey, a world leader in platinum group metals, is seeking a Revenue Recognition & Project Accountant. The role supports project lifecycles, revenue recognition processes, and accurate financial reporting within SAP.

Strong data governance and cross-functional collaboration with project managers and finance are essential. Hybrid working options are available, and the successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement across project accounting activities while navigating

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting, project controlling, revenue accounting, or a similar finance role involving project-based activities.
• Strong analytical skills with large data sets and high accuracy.
• Data management and reporting using Excel and MS Office.
• Proactive and curious approach with the ability to challenge issues and improve processes.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate across finance, project, and operations teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the financial management of projects from setup to closure and reporting.
• Contributing to revenue recognition by preparing data, reconciliations, ensuring accounting compliance.
• Maintaining project data within SAP with accuracy and governance.
• Partnering with Project Managers and finance to support project costing and financial performance.
• Assisting with month-end/year-end activities, audits, and financial reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and data quality across project accounting.

Skills

Project accounting

Revenue accounting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Johnson Matthey, a world leader in platinum group metals, is seeking a Revenue Recognition & Project Accountant. The role supports project lifecycles, revenue recognition processes, and accurate financial reporting within SAP.

Strong data governance and cross-functional collaboration with project managers and finance are essential. Hybrid working options are available, and the successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement across project accounting activities while navigating