Project Accountant

Your new company
Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for complex projects? This fast-paced engineering organisation near Medway is looking to hire a Project Accountant, where your expertise will directly support the success of various initiatives.

Your new role
As a Project Accountant, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the financial health of their projects from inception to completion. You'll collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on project budgets, costs, and forecasts
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support project decision-making
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations
• Liaise with operational teams to track project milestones and financial performance
• Prepare monthly project reports and variance analysis

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualification with a recognised UK accounting body e.g ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Proven experience in project accounting within engineering, construction
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and cost control principles
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary - £50,000 -£55,000
• Hybrid working

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