Assistant Project Accountant

Company: HireIQ
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Why apply for this role?

  • Free onsite parking
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Opportunity to work closely with Project Management and Operations teams
  • Varied project finance and commercial exposure
  • Excellent opportunity for progression as the business continues to grow
  • Permanent position, with temporary-to-permanent considered

This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional to assist project financial tracking and work closely with operational teams within a growing business. Youll have the opportunity to develop your commercial finance experience while working closely with Project Managers and the wider finance function.

About the Job

Working across two established Belfast businesses within a growing life-safety services group, this role will provide finance and commercial support to project teams. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for monitoring project costs, supporting monthly reporting and helping Project Managers understand the financial position of their projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring project costs and supporting cost-to-complete tracking.
  • Preparing monthly project finance reports and providing financial information to Project Managers.
  • Monitoring labour, materials and subcontractor costs against project budgets.
  • Running project spend reports and investigating variances or discrepancies.
  • Supporting Project Managers with understanding current project financial positions.
  • Assisting with applications through client systems.
  • CIS Returns
  • Maintaining accurate project financial records and ensuring costs are correctly allocated.
  • Working closely with Project Management, Operations and Finance teams to ensure effective commercial tracking.
  • Providing general finance and administrative support to the project and commercial teams as required.

Previous experience

  • Previous experience within a finance, project accounting, accounts assistant or commercial finance role.
  • Experience of project costing, cost tracking, management information or commercial reporting would be highly beneficial.
  • Construction or engineering sector experience is preferred
  • Understanding of CIS would be advantageous.
  • Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
  • Comfortable working with operational and non-finance stakeholders and explaining financial information clearly.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

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Posted: October 30th, 2026