via reed · 5 June 2026 ·8 days ago

Project Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Exeter Full-time GBP 51,000 – 60,000
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Your new company
A well-established and growing specialist engineering business operating within a project-led environment. The organisation delivers complex, high-value projects across the UK, working closely with both public and private sector clients. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery, the business offers a collaborative and hands-on environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance and decision-making.

Your new role
As Project Accountant, you will act as a key link between finance, commercial, and operational teams, supporting the financial performance of projects across the business.You will take ownership of project accounting, including the preparation of monthly project accounts, cost value reconciliations (CVRs), and performance reporting. You will play a key role in monitoring project costs, revenues, margins, and cash flow, ensuring accurate reporting and strong financial control.Alongside this, you will support payment applications, track them through to receipt, and manage the debtor position, ensuring timely cash collection and resolution of queries. You will also partner with commercial and operational teams, attending project reviews and providing insight to support decision-making and improve performance.This is a varied and hands-on role offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders, with the opportunity to influence project outcomes and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
What you'll need to succeed

  • Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

  • Experience in project or management accounting, ideally within construction, engineering, or a project-based environment

  • Strong understanding of cost control, CVRs, and financial reporting

  • Experience with debtor management and cash collection

  • Ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and provide clear financial insight

  • Strong Excel and systems skills

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What you'll get in return
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and operational teams

  • Exposure to high-value, complex projects

  • Varied, hands-on role with genuine impact on business performance

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment with scope to develop

What you need to do now
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