Full job descriptionProject AccountantLocation: Blackburn
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: 3-month temporary contract with potential to become permanent
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join a busy finance team in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong project accounting experience to take ownership of project financial reporting, revenue recognition and profitability.
You will work closely with finance and operational teams, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and providing valuable insights into project performance, costs and margins.
Key Responsibilities*Take ownership of project P&L, work in progress (WIP) and revenue recognition.
*Manage deferred and accrued revenue balance sheet accounts and reconciliations.
*Prepare monthly project financial reports, including profitability, margin and variance analysis.
*Work closely with project managers to monitor financial performance, costs and potential risks.
*Investigate project cost discrepancies and ensure accurate financial records.
*Manage project-related journals, accruals and prepayments.
*Liaise with billing and credit control teams to ensure accurate invoicing.
*Support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial analysis.
*Maintain strong financial controls and support internal and external audits.
*Identify opportunities to improve project accounting processes and reporting.
Skills & Experience*Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
*Minimum 3 years’ experience in project or contract accounting.
*Strong understanding of IFRS 15 revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
*Practical experience with WIP, milestone billing and deferred/accrued revenue.
*Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or project accounting systems.
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate findings.
*Confident working with and challenging non-financial stakeholders.
*Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable:
*Experience within technology, telecoms, professional services or project-based environments.
*Experience with Access Dimensions or similar accounting software.
*Previous experience improving financial processes and controls.
The OpportunityA fantastic opportunity to join a commercially focused business in a key finance role, initially on a 3-month temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates