Project Accountant

3-Month Contract
Location: Sutton
Start Date: Immediately

We are currently partnering with a client in Sutton who are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 3-month contract.

This role will support a key business project, providing financial oversight, budgeting support and detailed project cost analysis to ensure accurate financial control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage financial reporting and accounting for key business projects.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts and cost tracking models.
• Monitor project spend against budget and provide detailed variance analysis.
• Partner with project managers and wider stakeholders to maintain financial control across projects.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
• Reconcile project costs, revenue and balance sheet accounts.
• Produce financial reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
• Assist with project-related cash flow forecasting and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and company policies.
• Identify and support process improvements across project accounting and reporting.

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis experience.
• Experience business partnering with project managers and non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Available to start immediately.

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