Project Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
Summary: The Project Accountant role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Gerrards Cross, focusing on financial management within the construction industry. The position involves providing financial reporting and commercial insights across multiple projects while ensuring robust financial control and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in project accounting and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly project accounts and financial reports
- Revenue recognition and cost value reconciliation (CVR)
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Monitoring project cash flow and working capital
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Ensuring financial compliance and adherence to internal controls
- Partnering with operational teams to improve project profitability
Key Skills:
- Qualified (Ideally) or by experience (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
- Previous experience in project accounting within construction or a related industry
- Strong understanding of project costing, forecasting, and revenue recognition
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly
City: Gerrards Cross
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Project Accountant (12-Month FTC)
Gerrards Cross
Hybrid Working
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Accountant to join a well-established and growing organisation within the construction industry on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Gerrards Cross with hybrid working available, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting financial management across multiple live projects.
The Role
As Project Accountant, you will be responsible for providing accurate financial reporting and commercial insight across a portfolio of construction projects. You will work closely with project managers and senior stakeholders to ensure robust financial control, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly project accounts and financial reports
- Revenue recognition and cost value reconciliation (CVR)
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Monitoring project cash flow and working capital
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Ensuring financial compliance and adherence to internal controls
- Partnering with operational teams to improve project profitability
About You
Qualified (Ideally) or by experience (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)
Previous experience in project accounting within construction or a related industry
Strong understanding of project costing, forecasting, and revenue recognition
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Hybrid working model
Exposure to a dynamic construction environment
Immediate start available
If you are a commercially focused finance professional looking for your next contract opportunity in a supportive and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.