Project Accountant
2 Days Old
Ensure all documentation is in place for the funding, financing and expenditure associated with the projects including income lines where applicable.
Collating information for reporting on progress to external stakeholders such as funders and financers where appropriate.
Working with external stakeholders to ensure all financial information is kept up to date and managed in line with financial regulations, accounting standards and funding requirements.
Work closely with the Head of Capital Projects on large projects to ensure costs are kept in line with budgets and allocated correctly and any amendments are made and modelled on at least a monthly basis. Developing financial forecasting models to meet internal and external requirements including cashflow forecasting, financial planning models, risk analysis, budgets and phasing and scenario changes. It is also essential that Financial Accounting Standards are adhered to.
Producing capital grant returns so that all financial aspects are met and have a suitable audit trail in place and reporting on progress to the Executive Team on a regular basis.
Working alongside the finance team to ensure that all transactions are checked and capitalised where appropriate ensuring that the finance system is kept up to date.
Working with the Financial Analyst to develop internal PowerBI reporting to provide regular updates to the Executive Team and Governors as well as Senior Leadership Team colleagues with responsibilities for the project. To achieve these specific duties, include, but are not limited to: Monitoring and reporting of capital and Revenue Project Spend Have responsibility for and maintenance of the asset register and depreciation calculations Ensuring that the Finance System is up to date and all project data is reconciled to ensure accurate reporting on a monthly basis Setting financial targets and monitoring project milestones for the project in conjunction with the Executive and SLT project leads and reporting progress against these Working with the finance team to develop the reporting and improve the project module Development and maintenance of financial models, forecasts and plans for projects by attending regular meetings to provide updates and taking forward actions to amend forecasts where required Providing regular updates on progress to the Executive Team and specifically the Executive Director of Finance regarding project progress and financial implications If you want to find out more about the role please contact Mathew Waller, Financial Controller. What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £46,663 - £51,448
per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role. Our benefits Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1% Annual leave - 3
7
Days
(273.8 hours)
+ 8 Bank Holidays
(59.2 hours)
-
this includes
a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing, we offer
Employee assistance programme through Bupa Occupational Health through PAM Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses F
urther information
can be found
on our
Benefits
and
Career Development
pages. Disability Confident We are a
Disability Confident
employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please review our
Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates
which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us. Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the
Armed Forces Covenant
,
were pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country. Safeguarding We are an employer who is?committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here
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CVs are currently not accepted. As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Closing date: 13th January 2026 Please be aware
If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accountancy