UK Project Analyst

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Analyst to support project setup tasks in Oracle, review billing compatibility, and participate in financial improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has experience in accounting or project controls and excellent interpersonal skills. This role encourages a positive and inclusive approach, offering diverse career development opportunities and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible holidays

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy, especially engineering is advantageous.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated ownership and results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support specific UK Division(s) with project setup tasks in Oracle.
• Reviews work breakdown structures for compatibility with automatic billing.
• Populate billing details for automatic billing based on inputs.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

Recognized accounting qualification – AAT, or studying towards ACCA/CIMA

Tools

JD Edwards

Oracle EBS

Job description

Job Description

About the company:

AtkinsRéalis UK and Ireland region is part of AtkinsRéalis Global. Founded in 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a global, fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in infrastructure ownership and engineering consultancy, with over 30,000 employees. Our UK business focuses on key markets and supports the global group, with a turnover of over €2bn annually, across Transportation, Infrastructure, Water, Aviation, and Project Management sectors.

Key Accountabilities:

• The Project Analyst will be a key member of the UK COE, working alongside the UK Project Accounting team (Project Billers for UK confidential clients).
• Support specific UK Division(s) with project setup tasks in Oracle, including setting up key members, reviewing contracts, and other Oracle project setup activities not auto-populated from EcoSys.
• Review work breakdown structures for compatibility with automatic billing.
• Identify projects suitable for rates or T&M automatic billing.
• Populate billing details to enable automatic billing, based on project manager input or contract billing schedules.
• Set up 'bill to addresses' at the project level.
• Participate in AtkinsRéalis financial improvement initiatives.
• This role initially reports to the Global Process Team for Order to Cash and will transition to the UK Centre of Excellence after OneERP implementation.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Experience in accounting or project controls within a sizeable international company.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with senior colleagues.
• Experience in consultancy, especially engineering, is advantageous.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Oracle EBS is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate ownership and results-driven attitude.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, positive attitude, and strong planning and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized accounting qualification – AAT, or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.

Additional Information:

AtkinsRéalis offers a tailored 'Total Reward' package, inclusive of flexible holidays, health & wellbeing benefits, and career development support. We support diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role may require security clearance, which will be discussed during the interview process.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive community, with policies supporting flexible working and employee networks. We value world-class talent regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, or background.