Project Accountant

Your tasks

The Project Accountant is responsible for providing financial support, control, and reporting across a portfolio of projects. The role ensures project costs, revenues, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance are accurately monitored and reported, supporting project managers and senior management in making informed business decisions.

_Financial Management_

• Prepare and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analyse project financial performance and identify variances.
• Review and approve project-related journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Own the financial governance of project business cases, including budget management, forecasting, investment appraisal, and benefit realisation tracking to ensure projects deliver the expected financial and operational outcomes

_Reporting_

• Produce monthly project financial reports and performance dashboards.
• Provide financial analysis and commentary on project performance.
• Support project managers with budget monitoring and financial decision-making.
• Prepare reports for senior management and stakeholders.

_Cost Control_

• Ensure all project expenditure is appropriately authorised and supported.
• Track project commitments and potential financial risks.
• Review supplier invoices and contractor payments related to projects.

_Business Partnering_

• Work closely with project managers and operational teams to understand project requirements.
• Challenge financial assumptions and provide commercial insight.
• Support project planning and investment appraisals.
• Assist with the financial evaluation of new projects and business cases.

_Compliance and Controls_

• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with year-end and month-end close processes.

_Systems and Process Improvement_

• Support the implementation and enhancement of project accounting systems.
• Develop and improve project financial reporting processes.
• Promote best practice in project financial management and governance.

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in project accounting, management accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite.

Other

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of *, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.

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