Senior Project Accountant – Infrastructure, Hybrid Leeds

Search Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Management / Project Accountant to drive financial excellence in major infrastructure projects. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities and experience in financial governance. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership, mentor junior staff, and optimise financial systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus benefits and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Profit share bonus

25 days annual leave

Employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management or project accounting.
• Experience guiding and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, or engineering finance is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial governance across multi-million-pound projects.
• Provide strategic insight and risk management.
• Mentor junior finance professionals and foster a culture of improvement.
• Optimise financial systems to enhance efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to drive value and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership capability

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Proficiency in financial systems

Stakeholder influence

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Project reporting tools

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Management / Project Accountant to drive financial excellence in major infrastructure projects. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities and experience in financial governance. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership, mentor junior staff, and optimise financial systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus benefits and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.