Senior Accountant

Jobtailor; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead project financial reporting, manage month-end close activities, and deliver accurate cost reporting across multiple projects in Milton Keynes.

You will partner with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads, ensure IFRS-compliant controls, drive forecasting processes and cost adjustment reviews, and provide insightful analysis of financial performance to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accountant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Coordinate monthly financial close and cost reporting.
• Monitor project financial performance and provide analysis.
• Manage forecasting processes and cost adjustment reviews.
• Partner with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Tools

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

IFRS knowledge

Job description

• Lead project financial reporting and month-end close activities
• Coordinate monthly financial close and cost reporting
• Monitor project financial performance and provide analysis
• Manage forecasting processes and cost adjustment reviews
• Partner with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Accountant or similar role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software
• Knowledge of IFRS standards
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, month-end close activities, and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in financial analysis, forecasting processes, and collaboration with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close Activities
• IFRS Standards
• Excel Proficiency
• Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting Principles
• Financial Analysis
• Cost Reporting
• Forecasting Processes
• Cost Adjustment Reviews

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Numerical Skills

Industry Keywords

• Financial Controls
• Compliance
• Project Financial Performance

Tools & Technologies

• Accounting Software