We are looking for a commercially aware Project Accountant to support the financial performance of projects across the business.
This role will act as a key link between Finance and Commercial teams, ensuring project costs, revenues, and cash flow are accurately managed, reported, and controlled. You’ll play a key part in supporting payment applications, managing debtors, and providing clear financial insight to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Project Accounting & Reporting
* Prepare monthly project accounts, ensuring accurate cost and income allocation
* Produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) with the Commercial team
* Monitor project performance against budgets and forecasts
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
* Produce clear monthly reporting on project margins and cash position
Payment Applications
* Support preparation and submission of client payment applications
* Reconcile applications to contract values and variations
* Track applications through to payment and flag delays or discrepancies
* Ensure alignment between applications and financial reporting
Debtors & Cash Flow Management
* Monitor and manage trade debtors across the business
* Maintain accurate debtor records and chase outstanding payments
* Produce aged debt reports and highlight risks
* Work with clients and internal teams to resolve queries quickly
Finance & Commercial Collaboration
* Act as the main finance contact for Commercial and Operations teams
* Attend project review meetings and support financial decision-making
* Provide insight and constructive challenge to project performance
* Support preparation of financial information for board reporting
Controls & Compliance
* Support audit and statutory reporting requirements
* Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
About You
* Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
* Experience in project or management accounting, ideally within construction, engineering, or a project-led environment
* Strong understanding of CVRs, cost control, and financial reporting
* Experience managing debtors and cash collection processes
* Confident working with non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong Excel and systems skills
* Experience in construction or contracting environments
* Knowledge of CIS or similar sector-specific requirements
* Experience working in a multi-entity business
Why Join Us?
* Key role supporting high-value projects across the business
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and commercial teams
* Varied and hands-on role with real impact on project performance
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
Additional Information
* Based at Head Office with occasional site visits
* Involves working closely with finance, commercial, and operational teams
* Other duties may be required as part of the role
Company Overview
TMS Maritime is a leading marine and civil engineering company delivering specialist services across coastal and inland environments. We work at the point where engineering meets the water — supporting complex projects with skilled crews, modern vessels, and practical expertise. From marine construction to maintenance and response work, our teams operate in challenging, real-world conditions where safety, reliability, and teamwork matter. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We combine industry experience with a flexible, down-to-earth approach, creating a working environment where individuals are trusted, supported, and given the opportunity to develop. At TMS Maritime, no two days are the same — and neither are the careers we build.
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