At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial activities for major EPC projects and ensure accurate reporting.
- Company: Join Sumitomo Electric, a global leader in high-end electricity transmission cables.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and study support for your professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing organisation contributing to the UK's green energy future.
- Qualifications: Part qualified accountant with 3-5 years of project accounting experience in construction.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
- Description
- Project Accountant (EPC)
- October/November 2026
Position Title
Project Accountant – EPC & Business Development
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Reports to
- Finance Manager
- Role Purpose
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Project Accountant to join our Finance team in Glasgow supporting the successful delivery of major Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.
The role of the Project Accountant has a variety of responsibilities, involving managing the financial activities of long-term high-value projects, ensuring accurate reporting, effective cost control and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
The role works closely with project managers, finance teams and wider stakeholders to monitor project financial performance and support informed decision-making.
Therefore, this role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys building relationships across different teams and using financial data to support successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial management and reporting of EPC projects from initiation to completion.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, accruals, provisions and actual expenditure against approved budgets. Identifying cost overruns or unfavourable variances.
- Manage project P&L and work as a Finance Business Partner with project owners.
- Track direct labour, materials, subcontractor costs, overhead, and other project-related expenses.
- Support cash-flow forecasting and project financial planning.
- Work with Project teams to establish milestone/project completion % to recognise revenue.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities.
- Managing multi-currency reporting, FX exposure, and intercompany recharges.
- Assist with audits and provide financial information when required.
- Provide support to project teams in costing/accounting perspective at tendering stage.
- Any ad hoc tasks to support the Head of Finance and Finance Manager. Provide general finance support to the Finance team.
- Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience
- Part qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA/ICAS/CIMA) with 3-5 years project accounting experience.
- Experience in construction industry essential (ideally experience working with CIS and reverse charge).
- Sound understanding of IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition.
- Experience working in a Japanese company desirable.
- Experience with inventory accounting and cost control preferred.
- Ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must have right to work in UK.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary.
- Attractive employer contribution pension scheme.
- Study support offered.
- An exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in supporting its continued success and growth.
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- About our project in Port of Nigg, Highland
Sumitomo Electric is one of the leading global manufacturers of state-of-the-art high-end electricity transmission cables, up to and including 525k V HVDC(High Voltage Direct Current) cable.
The new factory at Nigg, with investment value announced by the Scottish Government of £350M, will make a significant contribution towards realisation of the UK Net Zero Target by contributing to critical electricity transmission
infrastructure to connect and deliver renewable energy, including offshore wind, to UK consumers and beyond.
In addition, the factory will create more than 150 highly skilled jobs in the Scottish Highlands, with maximum utilisation of the local supply chain for production of cables and construction of transmission cable systems.
In a significant boost for the UK green energy supply chain, Sumitomo Electric has commenced construction of its state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Scottish Highlands.
The factory will supply critical elements for the reinforcement of the UK electricity transmission grid and for connecting renewable energy production facilities to the grid.
About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today
Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric. com , https://sumitomoelectric. com/company/office_group_companies/sumitomo-electric-uk-power-cables-ltd and our You Tube Channel (https://www. youtube. com/user/Sumitomo Electric/).
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Project Accountant (EPC) in Glasgow employer: Sumitomo Electric U.K. Power Cables
At Sumitomo Electric, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and an attractive pension scheme alongside study support for professional development. Our collaborative work culture fosters strong relationships across teams, ensuring that our Project Accountants play a vital role in the success of major EPC projects while contributing to the UK's green energy goals. Located in Glasgow, you will be part of a growing organisation that values innovation and sustainability, providing unique opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Sumitomo Electric U.K. Power Cables Recruitment Team
