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Citadel Source are delighted to be working in partnership with an acquisitive contracting business on the South West Coast of Devon, in search of a Project Accountant. This is a newly created, high-impact role where you’ll act as the finance partner to Commercial and Operations teams, ensuring projects are financially controlled, accurately reported, and delivering against expectations.
Job Responsibility
Prepare monthly project accounts ensuring accurate cost and revenue recognition
Partner with the Commercial team to produce Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
Analyse project performance vs budget and forecast, explaining key variances
Produce project-level margin and cash flow reporting for senior management
Maintain accurate cost coding and complete balance sheet reconciliations
Support preparation and submission of client payment applications
Reconcile applications against contracts, variations and prior submissions
Track applications through to payment and flag delays or disputes
Ensure alignment between applications and reported income
Manage and monitor the trade debtors ledger across the group
Drive cash collection alongside Commercial teams
Produce aged debt analysis and highlight risks or overdue balances
Resolve invoice queries through effective client and internal engagement
Act as the main finance contact for Commercial and Operations teams
Provide robust financial challenge and insight
Attend project reviews and ensure the agreed position is reflected in the accounts
Maintain strong financial controls across project accounting processes
Support year-end audit and statutory reporting requirements
Contribute to the monthly board reporting pack
Requirements
Fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
Strong background in project or management accounting
Experience in construction, engineering, or project-led environments
Experience managing trade debtors/credit control processes
Strong Excel skills and confident working with financial systems
Commercially minded, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders
What we offer
Competitive salary
Excellent culture
High visibility with Finance Director and senior leadership
Acquisitive environment
Variety across multiple projects and stakeholders
Strong platform for progression in finance business partnering / commercial finance