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