Project Accountant

Our clients are two design-led, fast-growing businesses specialising in high-end architecture, interiors, and project management. They are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Project Accountant to oversee financial operations, deliver insightful reporting, and support profitability across both businesses. This

Successful candidates will lead internal financial reporting, month-end processes, and project-level accounting. Your focus will be on delivering accurate financial data and supporting decision-making through analysis and insight.

• Bookkeeping & Controls: Oversee accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, CIS compliance, and supervise a bookkeeper.
• Project Accounting: Manage revenue recognition, project cost accruals, weekly project cashflows, and profitability tracking. Maintain project dashboards and provide actionable insights.
• Month-End Reporting: Complete full month-end close (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, WIP, KPIs, forecasts) for both entities within 5 working days.
• Systems & Operations: Maintain Xero, manage payroll instructions, calculate sales commissions, process supplier payments, and support year-end accounts (outsourced).
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in a project-based sector (e.g. construction, Architecture or production).
• Strong knowledge of Xero and high proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver full month-end and project reporting independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attention to detail.

• Salary: 40,000 Pro Rata (3 days a week)
• Working hours: 9am-6pm or 8am-5pm (flexible)
• Holiday Package: 25 + 8BH Pro rata + Christmas Closure
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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