Project Accountant

Job Description

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W&A is partnering with an innovative business operating in the advanced manufacturing and technology sector to recruit a Project Accountant for its Glasgow team. Working on technically complex projects in a highly specialised environment, the business offers an interesting setting for a commercially minded finance professional.

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This is an opportunity for someone looking to move beyond traditional reporting, work closely with operational and project teams, and play a meaningful role in commercial decision-making.

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Location: Glasgow

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Working Arrangements: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office

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The Opportunity

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Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will take ownership of financial performance across a portfolio of projects, working closely with Project Managers to provide the analysis and commercial insight needed to support effective decision-making.

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You'll play an important role in understanding project costs, forecasting financial outcomes and identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Alongside this, you'll contribute to month-end reporting, financial controls and improvements to existing processes.

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This would suit someone with a strong management accounting background who enjoys understanding how a business operates and wants to develop their commercial involvement.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates and profitability analysis.

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• Partner with Project Managers to monitor financial performance and support commercial decisions.

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• Analyse project costs, revenue, margins, billing and cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities.

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• Prepare financial reports, KPIs and variance analysis, providing clear commentary on performance.

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• Support month-end activities, including revenue recognition, accruals and prepayments.

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• Provide financial input into project changes, contract variations and business planning.

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• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial reporting, forecasting and project controls.

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What You'll Bring

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We're particularly interested in speaking with commercially minded Management Accountants who have developed their experience within industry and are comfortable working closely with non-finance teams.

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Ideally, you'll bring:

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• A relevant accounting or finance qualification.

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• Strong management accounting experience, including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

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• A good understanding of costs, margins, profitability and commercial performance.

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• Confidence working with operational stakeholders and communicating financial information clearly.

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• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or finance systems.

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• An analytical, proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and recommend improvements.

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Experience in a project-based environment would be beneficial, although candidates from broader commercial or operational finance backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

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Package & Benefits

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• Salary of £55,000 + benefits.

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• Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Glasgow office.

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Why Apply?

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• Broader commercial involvement: Build on your management accounting experience and develop greater influence over business performance.

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• Senior exposure: Work directly with the CFO and build relationships across the wider organisation.

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• Varied project work: Gain financial exposure across multiple projects, each with different commercial priorities and challenges.

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• Scope to improve processes: Contribute ideas and help strengthen how financial information is used across the business.

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To learn more or apply, please contact Ross McQuarrie for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.

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