Project Accountant - FTC;

Position: Project Accountant - 12 Months FTC (Contract)
Project Accountant (12-Month FTC)

Glasgow

A well-established, internationally operating technical and professional services organisation is seeking a Project Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term (maternity cover) contract.

This role sits within a structured controlling / project accounting environment and will suit someone who enjoys working closely with project managers, maintaining strong financial control and supporting delivery across a portfolio of projects.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

* Preparation of monthly P&L reporting for a project-led division

* Project accounting across multiple live projects, including WIP tracking and cost-at-completion reviews

* Monitoring project costs, revenue recognition and profitability

* Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and commentary

* Monthly accruals and prepayments, including support for overseas entities

* Supporting month-end, year-end and audit processes

* Ensuring compliance with internal controls and group reporting requirements

* Ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

Requirements

We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

* Experience in project accounting, management accounting or controlling

* Exposure to WIP, project costing or contract-based environments

* Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems (SAP desirable but not essential)

* Ability to work to tight deadlines within a structured reporting environment

* Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders

* Part-qualified, fully qualified (CA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience

What’s on Offer

* 12-month fixed-term contract

* Competitive salary package plus strong benefits

* Exposure to a global organisation with complex, interesting projects

* Supportive finance team with clear processes and systems