Project accountant Work, Jobs in Witney, Oxf (with Salaries)

Project Accountant
MGI Engineering Limited —Witney
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- QuickBooks
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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11d
Project Accountant
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd —Oxford
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Management Accountant
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £40,402 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
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Business/Financial Analyst
Lucy Group Head Office —Oxford
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Communication skills
Dealership Accountant
Command —Abingdon
- Analysis skills
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Group Financial Accountant
Nominet —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Corporate Reporting Assistant - 15 month FTC
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £32,903 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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1d
Corporate Reporting Assistant – 15 month FTC
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £32,903 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Bookkeeper Trainee
RMT Accountants & Business Advisors —Swindon
- Monday to Friday
- Communication skills
10d
Commercial Management Accountant
Edenred —Swindon
- £36,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Finance Manager
Archangel Lightworks —Oxford
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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11d
Senior Staff Accountant
Tripadvisor —Oxford
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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5d
Junior Management Accountant
TravelodgeHotels —Thame
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Wellers —Banbury
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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- Employee assistance programme
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RMT Accountants & Business Advisors —Swindon
- Monday to Friday
- Accounting
- Communication skills
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Financial Controller
Seloxium Limited —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
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Business Controller
Bunge —Thame
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Accounting
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Accounts and Advisory Manager
Ellacotts LLP —Banbury
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Team management
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Archangel Autonomy —Oxford
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- AI
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Project Accountant

MGI Engineering Limited
Witney

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £60,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Additional leave
Discounted or free food
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Cost management
Project accounting
Managerial accounting
Pivot table analysis
Financial reconciliation support
Management accounts preparation
Month-end financial reporting
Management accounting expertise
Financial report writing
Process improvement
Accruals and prepayments for month-end close
Financial analysis
Cost accounting
QuickBooks
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
CIMA
Ongoing financial performance monitoring
Pivot tables
Finance and accounting experience
Financial management
Communication skills
AAT
Account reconciliation

Full job description

MGI Engineering Ltd is looking for a Project Accountant to join our highly skilled team to deliver cutting edge solutions in the aerospace, automotive, motorsport, marine and defence sectors. MGI Engineering is accelerating the creation of technologies towards a net carbon zero future.

Founded in 2003 by our CEO Mike Gascoyne, MGI Engineering has circa 40 full-time engineering staff based in Witney, Oxfordshire, delivering innovative technology solutions to wider mainstream and newly developing industry sectors. We are a very dynamic team with many exciting clients and projects. We pride ourselves on having a can-do attitude.

The technical team leverages its extensive experience in the F1 industry to deliver customised, highly innovative solutions to meet our client’s specific requirements within different sectors. Our DNA is rooted in extensive, fast-paced R&D development, on-time and within-budget delivery, and reliance on a trusted international network of partners and specialists. We believe in sustainability, mobility and reusable energy technology across all our supported sectors.

Job Summary:

As a key member of our small and collaborative finance team, the Project Accountant will be responsible for the financial management, monitoring, and analysis of our project portfolio. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a central role in ensuring that projects are planned, delivered, and reviewed with strong financial control, clear reporting, and commercial insight. This role requires an organised, analytical finance professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to work closely with operational teams to drive accurate project accounting and support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Financial Management

Maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
Support project managers in reviewing financial performance, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions.
Monitor project expenditure, ensuring correct allocation of labour, materials, subcontractors, and overheads.
Prepare regular project financial reports including cost-to-complete, margin analysis, and variance commentary.

Billing & Revenue

Manage project billing cycles, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing in line with contract terms.
Oversee revenue recognition and WIP analysis in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Month-End & Reporting

Prepare project-related month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
Reconcile project accounts and ensure accurate ledger postings.
Support preparation of management accounts and financial reporting packs.

Compliance & Audit

Maintain audit-ready financial records for all projects.
Support internal and external audit processes as required.
Ensure compliance with financial controls, company policies, and customer/contract requirements.

Process & System Improvement

Contribute to continuous improvement across project accounting and financial reporting.
Support development of standardised project financial processes and documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

AAT Level 3 qualification (minimum requirement)
Demonstrable experience in project accounting, management accounting, cost accounting, or a similar analytical finance role
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analysis tools)
High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical capability
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with project managers and non-finance colleagues
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small finance team

Desirable

Experience using MRPEasy
Experience working in an engineering, manufacturing, or defence environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Understanding of project-based accounting methodologies (e.g., cost-to-complete, milestone revenue, WIP)
Interest in or progression towards further qualifications (AAT Level 4, CIMA, ACCA)

You will join a small, close-knit finance team where every individual plays a key role in supporting the business. This role offers significant responsibility, visibility, and exposure, making it an excellent opportunity for someone seeking meaningful impact and career progression.

Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Discounted or free food
On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Witney OX29 7EY

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