Assistant Project Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects from a financial perspective.
• Monitor project budgets, fees, WIP and profitability.
• Prepare project financial analysis, monthly commentary and WIP reporting.
• Produce fee projections and support the monthly billing process.
• Raise, review and issue invoices, including resolving billing discrepancies and producing credit notes where required.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Job Runners regarding aged WIP, billing and project performance.
• Maintain accurate project and financial data within the project management system.
• Monitor timesheet compliance and ensure accurate time is captured for billing.
• Review fee agreements, contracts and billing requirements for new projects.
• Produce project and fee-related management reports.
• Support continuous improvement of finance and billing processes.
• Provide guidance to project teams on financial management and the relationship between timesheets, billing and income.

About You

• We're looking for someone with at least 2 years' experience in a similar billing, project accounting or finance role, ideally within professional services.
• You'll ideally have:
• Strong billing and project accounting experience.
• Good understanding of WIP and project financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience using finance/project management systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised and flexible approach.
• Good understanding of VAT and tax matters.
• Relevant accounting qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

The Opportunity

Winchester-based with occasional London travel.

Opportunity to gain broad exposure across billing, project accounting, WIP and management reporting.

Join a collaborative Finance team within a well-established and growing professional services.