Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support senior leaders in optimising financial and operational performance.
  • Company: Growing, privately owned Infrastructure Services business based in Derby.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary of £55-60k, career progression, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Why this job: Be a trusted advisor and make a real impact on business decisions.
  • Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong Business Partnering experience and analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior leaders and their teams, supporting both strategic and operational decision making across the business.

Client Details: Growing, privately owned, £100mt/o Infrastructure Services business based in Derby.

Description: You will act as a trusted advisor to Divisional Operating Directors, supporting and challenging them to optimise financial and operational performance. This includes ensuring P&L delivery, effective cost control, accurate revenue recognition, and alignment of investment and projects with wider business objectives.

What you'll do:

  • Produce accurate and timely weekly and monthly performance reporting, with particular focus on precise revenue recognition and key cost control.
  • Deliver clear, value‑adding variance analysis with insightful commentary on workstream performance.
  • Develop and maintain relevant operational KPIs and volume drivers for revenue and cost management.
  • Support the preparation, review, and robust challenge of annual budgets and subsequent forecasts.
  • Lead and manage ad hoc financial reviews, analyses, and investigations into key risks, issues, and opportunities.
  • Recommend and implement enhancements to financial reporting, governance, and control processes.

Profile: You will be a Qualified accountant with strong Business Partnering experience, exceptional Stakeholder Management skills and excellent analytical ability (Excel, Power BI, etc).

Job Offer: £55-60k, with career progression and Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in central Derby).

Project Accountant employer: Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With the flexibility of hybrid working and a competitive salary, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while enjoying a supportive environment in the vibrant location of West Malling. The company also provides enhanced pension benefits, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited

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Michael Page International Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Accountant

Financial Reporting
P&L Management
Cost Control
Revenue Recognition
Variance Analysis
KPI Development
Budget Preparation