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Project Accountant Jobs in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom at Chalk Hill Group
Title: Project Accountant
Company: Chalk Hill Group
Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
About the Role
We are seeking a Project Accountant to join an international leisure group based in Portsmouth. This is a fully on-site role supporting a portfolio of projects across venues, facilities, and commercial initiatives. You will play a key role in financial planning, reporting, and control, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial management of multiple projects across the organisation
- Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly project reporting, including variance analysis
- Partner with operational and project teams to provide financial insight and challenge
- Monitor project performance, identifying risks and opportunities
- Ensure robust cost control and financial governance across all projects
- Support capital expenditure planning and tracking
- Assist with year-end processes and audit requirements relating to project activity
- Develop and improve financial processes and reporting systems
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
Requirements
- Finalist or Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Proven experience in project accounting or a similar role
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency – Power BI experience preferred
- Commercially minded with a proactive approach
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