Project Accountant

Job Description:

Our client is looking to recruit an exciting newly created Project Accountant to join a growing business based in the Prudhoe area. This is a key role within the finance team, offering variety, exposure and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

This is a commercially focused position with real ownership, supporting live projects and contracts delivered nationally. You’ll work closely with operational and commercial teams, playing a key role in tracking performance, protecting margins and supporting decision-making.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Projects Finance Director, you will take ownership of the management accounts for a £50m business unit, alongside responsibility for project and contract financial control.

Key responsibilities include:

* Ownership of monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary

* Project / contract accounting across live work: budgets, forecasts, margins, cash flow and performance tracking

* Partnering with project, operational and commercial teams to review costs, risks and profitability

* Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost-to-complete and scenario analysis

* Monitoring cash flow, accruals and balance sheet exposure on live projects

* Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the finance function

This role offers genuine exposure, autonomy and a clear path for progression as the business continues to grow.

Skills & Experience:

* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant

* Strong background in management accounts within a projects, contracts, engineering, construction or similar environment is desirable

* Commercially minded, with experience working closely with non-finance stakeholders

* Comfortable in a hands-on role with ownership and accountability

* Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence