At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances for exciting change projects and support senior stakeholders.
- Company: Established organisation with a focus on transformation and open communication.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, excellent pension, generous leave, and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for hybrid work and potential for permanent position.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on large-scale projects that benefit the community.
- Qualifications: CCAB-qualified accountant with project accounting experience and strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Project Accountant (3-6 months - potential to go permanent)
Location: Hybrid – Oxford £300 per day (Umberella) About the Client This opportunity sits within a well-established organisation.
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.
About the Job 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.
Duties will include: 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 About the Successful Applicant 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.
What You Will Receive in Return 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 (4213) employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to driving meaningful HR initiatives, employees enjoy hybrid working arrangements, significant exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence the employee experience during a transformative period. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
