Project Accountant

Project Accountant / Finance Manager

Location:

London (with occasional UK travel)

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Project Accountant/Finance Manager to act as the key link between Finance and operational project teams within a fast paced, technology and engineering led environment. You will play a critical role in supporting senior leadership through accurate financial reporting, robust project oversight, and insightful analysis that drives commercial performance. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role includes managing a small finance team and partnering closely with Technical Directors and Project Managers to ensure strong financial governance across projects.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private healthcare and professional membership support
• Study support where applicable
• 37.5 hour working week (9:00am-5:30pm)
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development support
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing, technology driven organisation

• Produce monthly management accounts and weekly performance reporting, including profitability, WIP, AR, utilisation, sales rates, multipliers, and key KPIs
• Oversee financial management of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring effective systems and controls are in place
• Lead the monthly Project Finance Review process with operational leadership teams
• Provide robust project financial reporting and challenge performance where required
• Support project teams in monthly revenue recognition, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Oversee and deliver finance inductions and ongoing financial training to project teams
• Investigate project variances and provide clear reporting to management
• Line manage the Project Accountant, Assistant Project Accountant, and Accounts Assistant
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and oversee working capital reporting including WIP, AR, and cashflow
• Manage the monthly payroll process and related queries
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and process optimisation
• Support the Head of Finance in the production of the annual operating budget for PCL along with periodic forecasting at both the company and operational level.
• Assist with annual audits, statutory reporting, and periodic forecasting
• Provide financial modelling and analysis to support decision making
• Identify risks and opportunities across business operations and support financial planning activities

• CCAB qualified (ACCA or CIMA preferred)
• Experience in project accounting or within engineering, consulting, design, or professional services environments
• Strong financial analysis and business partnering capability
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using Power BI and project accounting systems
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across all organisational levels
• Highly organised, detail focused, and comfortable working in a fast paced project environment
• Strong team leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Marston Holdings Limited is a parent company comprising eight specialist entities, each delivering essential services across enforcement, technology, transport, and customer engagement. Join us and be part of an organisation that is forward thinking, collaborative, and committed to delivering real value to clients and communities.

This role will be subject to DBS and County Court Judgment checks. Please keep us updated if your circumstances change.

Marston Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.