Senior Project Accountant – Capital Projects (2-Year FTC)

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transportation authority in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Project Accountant. The role is focused on leading the move to a franchised bus service, providing high-quality accounting services for various capital projects. Essential qualifications include senior-level experience in project accounting and financial planning, with opportunities to influence significant public transport initiatives and future infrastructure projects. This is a 24-month fixed-term contract offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Interest-free financing for technology purchases

Qualifications

• Senior-level project accounting experience.
• Experience in financial planning and budgeting.
• Proven experience providing financial advice to senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality project accounting services for WMCA capital projects.
• Monitor and control capital budgets effectively.
• Assist project managers in financial resource management.
• Prepare funding bids for government submissions.
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions.

Skills

Project accounting at a senior level

Financial planning at a senior level

Providing financial advice

Proactive collaboration

Supporting multi-disciplinary teams

Education

CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent QBE

Job description

A regional transportation authority in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Project Accountant. The role is focused on leading the move to a franchised bus service, providing high-quality accounting services for various capital projects. Essential qualifications include senior-level experience in project accounting and financial planning, with opportunities to influence significant public transport initiatives and future infrastructure projects. This is a 24-month fixed-term contract offering comprehensive benefits.