Project Accountant

Project Accountant Location: Gloucester (4 days office / 1 day WFH) Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and detail-driven finance professional looking to make your mark in a fast-growing, dynamic business? We're hiring a Project Accountant to join the Commercial & Project team for a rapidly growing business in the utility sector in Gloucester - someone who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to be part of a collaborative, close-knit environment. This is a newly created role to support continued growth. With turnover doubling over the last two years (and on track to do so again), we need a dedicated individual to help oversee project financials, manage invoicing and reporting, and drive improvements in how we manage our finances across multiple high-value projects. What You'll Be Doing: Managing accurate financial records across multiple live projects Handling purchase orders, timesheets, and invoicing aligned to contract terms and milestones Monitoring project profitability and ensuring invoicing and collections are on track Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control alongside PMs and QSs Preparing month-end reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation Enhancing live data visibility and reporting to support business decision-making Helping to implement scalable processes and system improvements as we grow Working closely with the Head of Commercial to ease workload and build out the finance functionWhat We're Looking For: Essential: Experience in project accounting or bookkeeping Proficiency in Xero (or similar systems) A confident communicator able to liaise with project managers and senior stakeholders Organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities Team player with a proactive, solutions-focused attitudeDesirable: Background in construction, utilities, or engineering Experience of budgeting & forecasting Project accounting experience advantageous Exposure to quantity surveying or interest in developing in that direction Experience working in a growing SME environmentWhy Join? You'll be working for a close-knit, laid-back team working on major projects for some major companies in the energy/utility sector. You'll be part of a growing business where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your work will be noticed. If you're someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and making a real impact - this could be your next step. Benefits: Company pension (5% employer contribution) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare (potentially available) Casual dress & relaxed culture Free or discounted food On-site parking Cycle to work scheme Training budget & potential for study support