Project Accountant
Robert Half are looking for a Project Accountant (IFRS 15) for a 3-6 Month contract. Wiltshire based (Hybrid/On-site as required) We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant with strong IFRS 15 and revenue recognition expertise to support a short-term finance project based in Wiltshire. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust variance analysis, and effective budgeting within a complex, ERP-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Apply IFRS 15 principles to ensure accurate revenue recognition Review and analyse project revenue, costs, and margins Perform detailed variance analysis (actuals vs budgets and forecasts) Support month-end close activities related to project accounting Prepare and review financial reports for stakeholders Partner with project managers and finance teams to improve financial control Work within and extract data from a large ERP system Identify and resolve revenue and cost discrepancies Support ad-hoc finance and project work as required Key Requirements Proven experience as a Project Accountant Strong working knowledge of IFRS 15 Solid experience in revenue recognition Demonstrable expertise in variance analysis and actual vs budget reporting Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) Experience working with large ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines Desirable Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Previous experience in project-based or contract-driven environments Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
