Were looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join the West Midlands Combined Authority and take a leading role in the landmark move to a franchised bus service in May 2025. This is the primary focus of the role and an opportunity to be fully immersed within the Bus Franchising project team, helping deliver a transformation that will reshape public transport across the region and make a real difference to local communities.
Beyond this, youll also have the chance to support other major capital projects in the future, including large-scale infrastructure programmes and retrofit schemes (energy efficiency measures to housing stock). If youre ready to deliver a professional project accounting service across diverse, impactful initiatives, wed love to hear from you
Please note this is a 24 month fixed term contract.
What you will be doing.
1. Provide high quality project accounting services for a range of WMCA Group capital projects
2. Ensure capital budgets and capital funding for a range of WMCA Group capital projects are monitored and controlled effectively
3. Support project managers in managing their available financial resources
4. Supporting the relevant Strategic Finance Business Partner in providing financial advice to budget holders and project managers and preparing written financial implications for inclusion in formal reports
5. Provide efficient...