Project Accountant Job Overview Our clients are two design-led, fast-growing businesses specializing in high-end architecture, interiors, and project management. They are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Project Accountant to oversee financial operations, deliver insightful reporting, and support profitability across both businesses. The successful candidate will lead internal financial reporting, manage month-end processes, and handle project-level accounting. Your focus will be on delivering accurate financial data and supporting decision-making through analysis and insight.
Key Responsibilities - Bookkeeping & Controls: Oversee accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, CIS compliance, and supervise a bookkeeper.
- Project Accounting: Manage revenue recognition, project cost accruals, weekly project cashflows, and profitability tracking. Maintain project dashboards and provide actionable insights.
- Month-End Reporting: Complete full month-end close (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP, KPIs, forecasts) for both entities within 5 working days.
- Systems & Operations: Maintain Xero, manage payroll instructions, calculate sales commissions, process supplier payments, and support year-end accounts (outsourced).
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.
Requirements - Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in a project-based sector (e.g., construction, architecture, or production).
- Strong knowledge of Xero and high proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to deliver full month-end and project reporting independently.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attention to detail.
Salary & Benefits - Working hours: 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm (flexible)
- Pension
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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