Project Accountant jobs in United States

Job title: Project Accountant

Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom (with one day/week remote working)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum

Job type: Full-time, 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday

Reports to: Head of Commercial

About DAC Power

Founded in 2013, DAC Power is a company of highly experienced professionals specialising in the utility sector. With a head office in Gloucester and a design office in West Sussex, we offer end-to-end engineering services across project development, design, and delivery. Backed by a robust supply chain and decades of global experience, our team delivers safe, efficient, and profitable project outcomes.

Our strength lies in engaging early in the project lifecycle—engineering and designing the most effective solutions that mitigate risk and reduce overspend. Through our turnkey approach, we guide projects through each critical stage:

1. Understanding the driver and project goals
2. Evaluating and selecting delivery options
3. Proving concepts through FEED (Front-End Engineering Design)
4. Executing design and build phases efficiently

It’s a very exciting time to join DAC Power. We have doubled our turnover in each of the last two financial years and have significantly expanded our client base—doubling the number of clients we serve over the last 18 months. We've also gained access to multiple new frameworks, further strengthening our market position.

Our senior leadership team is highly invested in supporting career growth, creating a collaborative, ambitious environment where people are encouraged to thrive and help shape the future of the business.

The role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive project accountant to support our commercial and project teams in Gloucester. This is a key role within our growing business, ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping skills and hands-on experience using Xero and Replicon.

You will work closely with the Head of Commercial to improve financial systems, ensure project profitability, and help drive efficient, scalable processes as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accurate financial records across multiple projects, including purchase orders, timesheets, and invoicing
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing of clients in line with contract terms and project milestones
• Oversee timely and accurate payments to our supply chain, maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Utilise Xero for accounting operations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Track time and costs using Replicon, ensuring project spend is accurate and up to date
• Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and project cost control
• Collaborate with project managers and quantity surveyors to monitor project financial health
• Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end accounts, including documentation for audit
• Contribute to process improvements across financial operations
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reports to support commercial decision-making

Skills and experience

Essential

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and project accounting
• Proficiency in Xero and familiarity with Replicon
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident working independently and collaboratively across departments
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

Desirable

• Exposure to or experience with quantity surveying (QS)
• Experience in utilities, engineering, or construction-related sectors

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• One day per week remote working flexibility
• A dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and growth
• Opportunities for career progression and development, supported by leadership
• A chance to shape and improve the way we manage finances across a growing business
• Direct involvement in exciting, high-value projects across the UK

How to apply

If you're looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing company and want to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to james.kenny@dacpower.co.uk