Project accountant, LondonLondon

A leading organisation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, acting as the link between finance and operational teams while supporting performance across multiple projects.

• Support project teams with end-to-end project accounting, including ownership of systems and processes
• Produce weekly and monthly management reports covering project and people metrics (e.g. profitability, WIP, AR, utilisation, KPIs)
• Partner with project teams on revenue recognition, including variance analysis and forecasting
• Deliver financial training and inductions to non-finance stakeholders
• Ensure accurate and robust project financial reporting, providing challenge where required
• Investigate and explain project variances, delivering clear insights to senior stakeholders
• Monitor working capital (WIP, receivables, and cash flow)
• Support the wider finance function with accounts payable, audits, and statutory reporting

• Experience in project accounting within a consulting or professional services environment (e.g. engineering, architecture, design)
• Proven experience in a similar finance or project accounting role
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Studying towards (or intending to study towards) a professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office)
• Flexible benefits package, including retail and wellbeing perks
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced parental leave (subject to eligibility)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Accountant looking to develop their career in a collaborative and commercially focused environment.