Project Accountant

About the role

The Project Accountant will manage project finances, contracts and store operations for multiple warehouses and construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project accounts, budgets, cost codes, payments, accruals and monthly cost reports.
• Manage contractor and supplier registers, track contract sums, deposits, milestones, retention and outstanding balances.
• Verify invoices and payment requests against contracts, measured work and site sign‑offs before payment.
• Run the site store: receive, inspect, record materials and issue them against signed requisitions; keep stock and bin cards up to date and perform weekly physical counts.
• Reconcile project bank and cash accounts, manage petty cash and produce weekly management reports on cash spent, balances due, store position and cost against budget.

Required profile

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting or related field; ACA, ACCA, ICAN (or part‑qualified) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, real estate or manufacturing projects.
• Proven store‑keeping or inventory control experience.

Required skills

• Strong Excel skills.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software.