Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Burton-on-Trent

£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Working closely with the Head of FP&A, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders, this role is responsible for project-related financial activities, including accurate month-end closing, compliance with UK GAAP, and supporting strategic decision-making.

The Project Accountant is accountable for managing project finances, ensuring robust reporting and analysis, challenging performance, improving forecasting, and partnering with teams to deliver financial insight.

Key responsibilities:

* Month-End Closing for projects

* Run initial revenue recognition process in SAP and review anomalies

* POC accounting treatments under UK GAAP

* Post intercompany accruals and adjustments

* Project Financial Management: monitoring project profitability and investigate unusual trends

* Forecasting & analysis, projecting cashflow and providing variance

* Close AP, AR, materials ledger, and timesheets in SAP

* Business Partnering: working closely with varied stake holders, monitoring performance, cost-to-complete, and forecasting accuracy

Qualifications and Experience:

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience

* 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within manufacturing or engineering sectors

* Strong knowledge of UK GAAP

* SAP project reporting desirable; strong Excel skills essential

* Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights

* Strong business partnering and communication skills

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Please apply with your CV