Project Accountant - 12 Month Contract
Posted 7 days ago by Hays
£72,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Woking, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Project Accountant involves managing project finances for a well-respected company near Woking, Surrey, on a 12-month contract. The position requires close collaboration with project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure projects remain on budget and on track. Key responsibilities include budget preparation, cost tracking, and producing reports for senior management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in project accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and monitoring project budgets and forecasts
- Tracking costs and analysing variances
- Producing clear, accurate monthly reports for senior management and the board
- Supporting funding and ensuring strong compliance and controls are in place
- Building strong relationships across teams and external partners
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in project accounting
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
Salary (Rate): £72,000.00 yearly
City: Woking
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established, well-respected group based close to Woking, Surrey as a Project Accountant for an initial 12-month contract as part of a growing finance team.
Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of project finances and add real value. You'll work closely with project managers and senior stakeholders, providing insight and guidance to keep projects on track and within budget.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and monitoring project budgets and forecasts
- Tracking costs and analysing variances
- Producing clear, accurate monthly reports for senior management and the board
- Supporting funding and ensuring strong compliance and controls are in place
- Building strong relationships across teams and external partners
What you'll need to succeed
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
Proven experience in project accounting
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid working options
The chance to work on meaningful projects that shape the future
A supportive, collaborative environment where your input matters
What you need to do now
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