Project Accountant

Callen-Lenz

Project Accountant providing financial support and analysis to project teams in aerospace sector. Managing project reporting and investment analysis as part of finance functions.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSalisbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, project reporting, and business partnering to enhance programme performance. Proficient in financial forecasting, risk management, and compliance with IFRS 15 standards.

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ACCA/CIMA/ACA QualifiedFinancial AnalysisProject ReportingRevenue Recognition Under IFRS 15Advanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial SupportProject AccountingEstimate At Completion (EAC)Variance AnalysisInvestment Register ManagementCash Flow ForecastingWorking Capital ManagementFinancial Risk MitigationMonthly Financial ReportingInternal Investment Analysis

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicatorProblem-Solving AbilityRelationship BuildingSelf-MotivationPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeERP System

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIMAACA

Industry Keywords

Financial PerformanceHealth and Safety ComplianceProject Financial PerformanceCross-Functional CommunicationBusiness Partnering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial support and analysis to the Finance Manager and Project teams to drive financial performance on the programmes.
Manage and be responsible for the financial and project reporting requirements for specific projects (including internal investment), providing accurate, timely and relevant management information as well as providing advice and guidance to the project teams.
Finance business partner to the project teams, providing financial support and guidance to drive programme performance.
Provide Financial support to requests for internal investment (R&D and CAPEX) to ensure business cases are understood and there is a route to recovering the investment through future work.
Support the project team to manage the Estimate At Completion (EAC), challenging estimates and assumptions to drive financial performance.
Produce monthly project financial reporting and analysis for the project teams.
Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with the organisation's operations and projects.
Own the investment register and produce monthly analysis to help the management team understand movements in project financial performance.
Produce timely and accurate project forecasts for Order Intake, Revenue, Profit and Cash Flow and complete monthly variance analysis against actuals to help the business understand its performance.
Complete monthly Revenue recognition under IFRS15 for your projects.
Drive improvements with working capital management on the projects and produce analysis/reporting to highlight performance to management.
Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.

Requirements

What you’ll need

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified or part qualified
Experience of working in a business partnering capacity with the ability to build strong relationships and challenge the status quo.
Experienced in communicating financial knowledge across all levels of an organisation and cross-functionally.
Excellent prioritisation and self-management skills are key, as is the ability to manage and meet a wide variety of internal and external reporting deadlines.
Advanced Excel skills and proficient in MS Office.
Desirable: Experience in Project Accounting roles.
Desirable: Understanding of revenue recognition under IFRS 15.
Desirable: Experience of working in an ERP system environment.
Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.
A confident communicator.
Excellent problem-solving ability.
Ability to work well in a team and good at building relationships.
Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
Pension Scheme via Royal London Company contributed
Share Incentive Plan.
Green Car Scheme
Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
Private Health Insurance via Bupa
Private Dental insurance via Bupa
Enhanced Maternity and paternity
1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
1 paid volunteering day per year
Access to an independent financial advisor year round
Training & development opportunities