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Project Accountant – 12 month FTC

Posted 23 days ago by Nigel Wright Group

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The Role:

Location: Manchester
Salary: Circa £40,000
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for driving project performance?

We’re hiring a Project Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract to support our dynamic delivery and finance teams. This is a hands-on role that connects financial insight with project execution—ensuring every hour and pound is aligned with planned outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Tracking revenue, costs, and margins across live projects

  • Reconciling WIP balances and ensuring accurate monthly revenue recognition

  • Partnering with Project Managers to align budgets and delivery forecasts

  • Identifying and escalating risks and variances early

  • Supporting cash flow forecasting, billing, and resourcing decisions

  • Building dashboards and trackers to enhance decision-making

  • Contributing to pricing, scenario modelling, and commercial analysis

What You’ll Bring

  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar

  • AAT Level 4 or studying ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)

  • Experience in commercial finance, project accounting, or delivery-focused roles

  • Strong Excel/financial modelling skills and a keen eye for detail

  • Collaborative, inquisitive mindset and strong communication skills

What You’ll Get

  • A competitive salary and benefits package

  • A dynamic, inclusive workplace culture

  • Opportunities for growth—even on a fixed-term basis

  • The chance to work with an award-winning, values-led organisation

About Us:

We’ve been recognised as a Great Place to Work® and ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ and Wellbeing™ in 2025. Our team is growing, and we’re proud to deliver work that makes a difference—with efficiency, creativity, and pride.

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