Project Accountant

Project Accountant
Birmingham (hybrid working)
6 month contract (inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support a Finance team following a major systems migration. This role will focus on validating and embedding a new Gross Margin Report that underpins revenue recognition, industry cost accuracy and customer profitability.
Working closely with Finance, IT and a software development partner, you will test and validate revenue, cost and billing data, investigate variances, and ensure the reporting is robust, auditable and ready for use.

Key responsibilities

• Test and validate cost, revenue and billing lines within the Gross Margin Report
• Identify, track and resolve calculation and data issues
• Reconcile reporting to external industry cost and settlement data
• Investigate root causes of variances
• Document all testing and controls for audit and governance
• Support wider finance initiatives including month-end and process improvement

About you

• Strong background in the energy sector, with a solid understanding of industry costs and settlements
• Highly self-motivated, able to work independently and take ownership
• Highly organised, with strong documentation and data presentation skills
• Analytical and detail-driven, with a structured approach to problem solving
• Confident communicator who can explain issues clearly to both finance and technical teams

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in stabilising and improving core financial reporting following a system transformation.

Get in touch with VIQU Energy for a private discussion about this role. You can also contact Lily Moore directly through our website.

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