Project Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.

This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

The Role Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.

Commercial & Proposals Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions

Budgeting & Forecasting Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget

Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio

Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio

Reporting & Governance Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly

Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects

Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed

Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme

Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures

Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required

Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise

What You'll Need Essential Solid  background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting

Strong grasp of core accounting principles

Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills

Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines

Good understanding of work package management and control

Working knowledge of risk management principlesA methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking

Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)

Desirable Experience with a major ERP system

Prior experience in project accounting

Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks

Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations

The Package
60,000 - 65,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFHStrong company pension contribution

Private medical cover

Annual leave that increases with length of service

Bonus scheme

Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Please note:

Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.

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