Project Accountant / Assistant Accountant

Project Accountant Poole Full-time Flexibility Available After Probation

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for project performance and progress? Whether you're an ambitious up-and-comer or a seasoned expert in project-based finance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking, growth business.
We're looking for a Project Accountant to join a close-knit finance team. You'll play a pivotal role in tracking the financial heartbeat of projects-ensuring accuracy, insight, and integrity at every step.
What You'll Be DoingIn this dynamic and multifaceted role, you'll be at the heart of the project's finance operations, monitoring and reporting on the progress and financial performance of live projects and producing insightful analysis on time and expenditure to drive decision-making. You'll take ownership of the Work Tracker, ensuring real-time visibility across all ongoing work-streams.
A key part of your role will be preparing 4-weekly applications for payment that reflect project delivery milestones and supporting the generation of accurate monthly sales invoices. You'll also lead on credit control, ensuring timely payments and reconciling bank receipts with precision.
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll contribute to the smooth running of the finance function, posting project supplier invoices, ensuring accurate project costing, reviewing staff timesheets, and supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts. You'll also play a vital role in reconciling financial data from an overseas subsidiary, integrating it seamlessly into the UK operations.
What You'll Bring
Essential Skills

Experience in a varied and busy accounting role previously.Meticulous attention to detail, able to accurately keep track of multiple projects, across numerous clients, to meet key deadlines.Strong communication skills, as well as being inquisitive, organised and proactive. Confident with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.A team player with a discreet and professional approach.Desirable ExtrasExperience with Xero accounting software.Background in project accounting. A hunger to learn and grow-on-the-job training provided. Why Join Us?Competitive salary and 10-15% performance-related bonusPension, life assurance, death in service, income protection and private health benefit options availableBe part of a collaborative, high-performing team.Develop your career in a business that values initiative and integrity.Gain exposure to complex, high-value projects.Ready to take your finance career to the next level?
Apply now and help us drive performance, insight, and excellence across every project.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #