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Assistant Project Accountant
Location: Gloucester Working Pattern: Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
ARCA Consulting is supporting a growing engineering and infrastructure business in the appointment of an Assistant Project Accountant to join its Commercial & Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or finance professional with up to two years’ experience looking to develop a career in project accounting within the engineering, construction, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Commercial, Project Managers, and Finance team, supporting:
- Project budgets, forecasting and financial reporting
- Client invoicing and applications for payment
- Cost monitoring and project profitability
- Management reporting, KPIs and cash-flow forecasting
- Month-end and year-end accounting activities
- Project administration and financial analysis
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About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years’ experience within a finance, accounting, or commercial role.
- Numerate, analytical, and highly organised.
- Detail-focused with strong Excel skills.
- Confident communicating with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to develop.
Experience with Xero, AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies, or within engineering, construction, utilities, or infrastructure would be advantageous but not essential.
Why Apply?
- Hybrid working
- Performance-related bonus
- 25 days’ holiday
- Matched pension contribution
- Structured training and mentoring
- Professional qualification support
- Clear career progression into Project Accounting and Commercial Management
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The business is committed to supporting your professional development through structured mentoring, technical training, and professional qualifications. This role offers a clear opportunity to progress within Project Accounting and Commercial Management, with potential career progression into Project Accountant and Senior Project Accountant positions as the business continues to grow.
Next Steps
If you're looking to build a long-term career in project accounting within a growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply via ARCA Resourcing for a confidential discussion.
Right to Work
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and applications from candidates requiring sponsorship or relying on the Graduate Visa route cannot be considered. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
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