Project Accountant

Description:

We're recruiting for a Project Accountant to join a flagship rail infrastructure programme delivering the next generation of Piccadilly Line trains as part of the Deep Tube Upgrade Programme (DTUP), on a 14 month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing finance team supporting one of the UK's most significant engineering projects. You'll work closely with project managers, commercial teams and finance colleagues, providing accurate financial information that drives key business decisions and supports the successful delivery of a complex, multi-million-pound programme.

If you're a proactive, commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working in a project environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Project Accountant, you'll take ownership of key financial activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting and financial control.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing month-end financial close activities
Preparing and posting journals within SAP
Producing financial reports, including Orders on Hand and DASH reporting
Analysing month-end financial performance and project results
Supporting project forecasting and estimate-at-completion (EAC) activities
Monitoring project costs and maintaining strong financial control
Managing purchase orders and tracking project expenditure
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial compliance
Supporting revenue recognition and contract accounting activities
Assisting with project cash flow forecasting and financial planning
Identifying project risks and supporting financial risk management
Working collaboratively with Project Managers and Commercial teams to improve financial performance and reporting processesAbout You

We're looking for a finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience supporting complex projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline
Part-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
Approximately 2-5 years' accounting or finance experience
Experience within a project accounting or project finance environment
Strong understanding of month-end accounting and financial reporting
SAP experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownershipDesirable

Power BI experience
Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure or other project-based industriesWhat We're Looking For

This role is centred around project accounting within a complex, high-value programme environment. To be successful, candidates should be able to demonstrate tangible experience managing project finances and contributing to commercial decision-making.

When applying, your CV should clearly evidence:

The size and complexity of projects or project portfolios you've supported
The financial value or budgets you have managed or reported on
Quantifiable achievements and the impact your work has had on project or business performanceCandidates with experience across the full project lifecycle will be particularly well suited. We are especially interested in individuals who can demonstrate hands-on experience with:

Estimate at Completion (EAC) preparation and management
Project cost control and financial performance monitoring
Revenue recognition
Contract accounting
Project financial risk management
Cash flow forecastingThese areas will form a key part of the interview process, so applicants should be prepared to discuss specific examples that demonstrate their direct involvement and the outcomes they achieved.

Excel Assessment

Strong Excel skills are essential for this position.

As part of the application process, candidates are required to complete three Excel pre-screening questions. Responses should be submitted on a coversheet and included ahead of the CV. These questions are designed to assess practical Excel knowledge relevant to the Project Accountant role and will be reviewed before candidates progress to interview.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest rail infrastructure programmes
Hybrid working (typically three days in the office)
Collaborative and supportive finance team
Exposure to complex project accounting within a global engineering business
Training on internal systems and processes
Fixed-term opportunity through to September 2027 with genuine responsibility from day oneIf you're looking to develop your career in project finance while working on a nationally significant programme, we'd love to hear from you