Project Accountant

Logistex Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant responsible for driving project success through accurate forecasting and budget control. You will collaborate with Project Managers, monitor project budgets, and provide financial reports. The ideal candidate has proven experience in project accounting, strong budgeting skills, and is a qualified accountant. This role offers hybrid working flexibility and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project accounting or financial control within a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret resource plans and translate them into financial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and maintain accurate project cost forecasts.
• Monitor project budgets, track actual spend, and highlight variances with clear commentary.
• Provide monthly financial reports to the Project Managers including forecast updates.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting

Cost forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage 200

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for driving project success through accurate forecasting and budget control? Join us as a Project Accountant and play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity and strategic oversight across our dynamic project portfolio.

Why join us?

• Influence financial strategy and project performance
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Career development and succession planning opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering and operations
• Be part of a company that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

What will you be doing?

• Collaborate with Project Managers to develop and maintain accurate project cost forecasts.
• Align cost forecasts with resource plans to ensure financial projections reflect actual and planned resource usage.
• Monitor project budgets, track actual spend, and highlight variances with clear commentary and recommendations.
• Support the Procurement Team with financial oversight of supplier contracts, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation.
• Provide monthly financial reports to the Project Managers including forecast updates, budget status, and risk assessments.

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience in project accounting or financial control within a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of cost forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Sage 200).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret resource plans and translate them into financial forecasts.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

Apply now to join Logistex as a Project Accountant and make a real impact.