Site Accountant - Onsite (Port of Nigg, Scotland)
Location: Port of Nigg, Inverness/Highland, Scotland
Job Type: Full-time, onsite
Europlan Group is a leading international engineering and project services company, delivering innovative, safety-driven solutions to the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
We’re seeking a Site Accountant to support our flagship HVDC subsea cable factory programme at the Port of Nigg. You’ll be the on-site finance lead, owning costs, cash and controls, working hand-in-hand with the Project Director and Commercial team to keep delivery on track.
Key Responsibilities
* Run project accounting end-to-end: cost coding, committed vs. actuals, CVR/WIP, cost-to-complete/EAC, monthly forecasts and variance analysis.
* Own client billing (applications for payment/certificates), manage AP/PO/GRN matching, subcontractor payments and cash-flow forecasting.
* Ensure compliance with UK VAT and CIS (verification, deductions, statements), support audits and month-end close.
* Partner with QS/Planning on valuations, variations and change control, prepare concise management packs for senior stakeholders.
* Control site capex/plant and stock reconciliations, tighten processes, documentation and internal controls.
* Maintain clean ledgers and clear audit trails in the ERP, drive continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Accounting/Finance, ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or strong part-qualified.
* 3–5+ years in project/site accounting (construction/engineering/manufacturing preferred).
* Hands-on with CVR/WIP, EAC, month-end close, cash-flow and client applications for payment.
* Working knowledge of CIS and UK VAT, familiarity with NEC-style contracts is a plus.
* Excel (advanced)—pivots/lookups/PowerQuery; ERP experience (e.g., Sage, Dynamics, COINS/Eque2, SAP/Oracle). Power BI desirable.
* Organised, detail-driven and deadline-focused, confident partnering with site, QS and PM teams.
* Right to work in the UK and ability to be onsite at Port of Nigg, security/vetting may be required.
Why Europlan?
* Work on one of Europe’s most significant clean-energy manufacturing projects.
* Competitive package, accommodation and support when working away from home (as applicable).
* Real ownership, great team culture, and opportunities to grow.
Own the numbers that drive delivery—apply today!