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PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - CENTRAL LONDON
Salary:£50,000 - £65,000 DOE + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
Robert Half is partnering with a leading construction business to recruit a Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner. This role is critical in providing financial oversight, reporting, and analysis for major projects, ensuring commercial success and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or actively studying candidate looking to take ownership of project financials and work closely with finance, commercial, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Financial Control & Cost Management
- Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete, and WIP to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Conduct variance analysis to identify cost overruns and work with project managers to mitigate risks.
- Ensure labour costs, expense transfers, and subcontractor payments align with project budgets.
- Review and manage percentage completion calculations and projected forecasts.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly project financial reports, including forecasting and cash flow analysis.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and internal finance policies.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments related to project accounting.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring financial accuracy across project accounts.
Commercial Finance & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with project managers, quantity surveyors, and commercial teams to improve financial decision-making.
- Provide strategic profitability analysis and financial insights to senior stakeholders.
- Support bid pricing, contract reviews, and financial planning for new projects.
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and cost-saving initiatives across the construction portfolio
Key Requirements
- Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or actively studying/finalist (study support provided)
- Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based accounting is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of project costing, financial reporting etc
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, COINS, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders.
- A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and commercial acumen.
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