Senior Project Accountant – Infrastructure Leadership

Search; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Management / Project Accountant to drive financial excellence on major infrastructure projects. In this high-impact role, you will lead financial governance, provide strategic insights, and mentor junior finance professionals. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities and experience in infrastructure finance. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus a car allowance and benefits, and allows for flexible hybrid working.

Benefits

Car allowance

Profit share bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Access to employee benefits portals

Clear progression pathway towards senior finance leadership roles

Collaborative culture focused on well-being and professional growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong leadership capability

Exceptional analytical and commercial acumen

Proficiency in financial systems and project reporting tools

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Management / Project Accountant to drive financial excellence on major infrastructure projects. In this high-impact role, you will lead financial governance, provide strategic insights, and mentor junior finance professionals. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership capabilities and experience in infrastructure finance. This position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus a car allowance and benefits, and allows for flexible hybrid working.