Capital Project Accountant

About the role

The Capital Project Accountant will support the capital programme at a large pharmaceutical manufacturing site. Working within the project controls group of the site engineering team, the role collaborates closely with project managers, controls specialists and procurement colleagues to ensure accurate financial tracking of capital projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile monthly capital cash‑flow statements, ensuring spend is correctly reflected.
• Maintain and update a rolling 12‑month capital cash‑flow forecast in line with project timelines and budget changes.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between actual cash outflows and forecasted capital spend.
• Perform year‑end cash‑flow reporting and analysis.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project managers on all capital accounting matters.

Required profile

• Recognised professional accountancy qualification.
• 2–3 years of experience in capital or project accounting.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for both finance and non‑finance audiences.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Data visualisation skills using Power BI or Tableau.