Project Accountant

Project Accountant Burton-on-Trent £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Working closely with the Head of FP&A, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders, this role is responsible for project-related financial activities, including accurate month-end closing, compliance with UK GAAP, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Project Accountant is accountable for managing project finances, ensuring robust reporting and analysis, challenging performance, improving forecasting, and partnering with teams to deliver financial insight.

Key responsibilities:

Month-End Closing for projects Run initial revenue recognition process in SAP and review anomalies POC accounting treatments under UK GAAP Post intercompany accruals and adjustments Project Financial Management: monitoring project profitability and investigate unusual trends Forecasting & analysis, projecting cashflow and providing variance Close AP, AR, materials ledger, and timesheets in SAP Business Partnering: working closely with varied stake holders, monitoring performance, cost-to-complete, and forecasting accuracy Qualifications and

Experience:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience 3 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors Strong knowledge of UK GAAP SAP project reporting desirable; strong Excel skills essential Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights Strong business partnering and communication skills Please apply with your CV.