At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances for exciting projects and support strategic decision-making.
- Company: High-profile organisation in public services with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, excellent pension, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on meaningful initiatives valued at £30m.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community projects while developing your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: CCAB-qualified accountant with project accounting experience and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 46688 - 57063 £ per year.
With a large operational footprint and extensive change programmes underway, they are seeking a commercially astute accountant to support their ongoing transformation. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and stakeholders alike.
As Project Accountant, you will take full responsibility for the financial management of a broad portfolio of change and capital projects, providing strategic financial support to senior stakeholders. You will act as the financial lead within cross-functional teams, ensuring projects remain aligned with financial objectives and compliance standards.
- Partnering with Project Managers to embed finance into project delivery, offering guidance on budgets, forecasting and performance.
- Challenging financial assumptions and supporting corrective actions to keep projects within scope and budget.
- Developing robust business cases and ensuring accurate representation of financial risks and benefits.
- Overseeing capital policy, budgeting, reporting and long-term financial planning.
- Acting as financial lead for procurement activity and contract evaluation within project streams.
- Leading financial discussions at governance boards and providing assurance to senior stakeholders.
- Managing a project portfolio of up to 50 initiatives, valued at approximately £30m.
You will be a CCAB-qualified accountant with strong experience in project and capital accounting. You’ll bring excellent business partnering skills, particularly in influencing senior stakeholders and providing clear, commercially driven financial insight. Strong Excel and systems knowledge is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex financial information with clarity and impact.
You will join a high-profile organisation at the heart of public services, where your financial expertise will directly impact strategic outcomes. The organisation offers a supportive culture, excellent pension and generous annual leave, along with the opportunity to work on large-scale, meaningful projects that benefit the wider community.
Project Accountant - Hybrid working in Oxford employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an exceptional employer that values strategic leadership and employee development, offering a dynamic work culture in Reading. With a focus on hybrid working, employees enjoy flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that shape compensation frameworks across the UK and internationally. The company fosters growth through continuous learning opportunities and a collaborative environment, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in their careers.
