West Sussex / Hybrid Working | £45-55k+ Benefits
LHH Recruitment Solutions are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Part-Qualified Accountant to join a growing finance team in a commercially focused Project Accountant role.
Working within a complex, multi-site environment, you will partner with operational and project stakeholders to provide financial insight, robust forecasting, and performance analysis across a portfolio of strategic projects. This role would particularly suit candidates who have gained their experience within a large corporate, international, FTSE-listed, or matrix-structured organisation, where strong financial controls, reporting disciplines, and stakeholder management are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce monthly project and management reporting, including detailed variance analysis.
- Lead project forecasting activities and support scenario planning.
- Monitor project expenditure against budgets and business objectives.
- Provide financial insight and decision support to operational and project leaders.
- Analyse project costs, capital expenditure, headcount, and resource utilisation.
- Support annual budgeting and target-setting processes.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, driving corrective action where required.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance requirements, and reporting standards.
- Support audit requests and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.
About You
- Part-qualified / Finalist (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Minimum 2 years' experience within a project accounting, management accounting, FP&A, or commercial finance environment.
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
- Highly proficient in Excel and financial reporting systems.
- Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to leverage experience gained within a larger corporate environment and move into a commercially focused project accounting role with significant stakeholder exposure.
The role offers a full study package and will require the successful candidate to be on site 3 days a week.
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Project Accountant in Burgess Hill employer: LHH Recruitment Solutions
LHH is an exceptional employer located in Exeter, offering a supportive and friendly team environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a culture that values collaboration and mentorship, this firm is ideal for those looking to advance their accounting careers while making a meaningful impact on their clients' businesses.
