Job Title: Telecoms Project Accountant
Location: Braintree, Essex (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 (40 hours/week, 30-minute lunch break)
Contract: Permanent
Probation Period: 6 months
Annual Leave: Statutory entitlement

About the Role

Market 36 Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Telecoms Project Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team within a forward-thinking engineering environment. This is a hands-on role ideal for a finance professional looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced and evolving telecoms industry.

Working closely with the Finance Director and operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing project finances from budgeting through to reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

* Assist in preparing and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for multiple telecoms projects.

* Monitor project expenditures and provide variance analysis to operational teams.

Cost Control & Analysis

* Track project-related expenses to ensure alignment with budgets and contractual obligations.

* Analyse cost trends, identifying potential overruns, savings, and risks.

Revenue Recognition

* Support revenue recognition in line with accounting standards and project milestones.

* Ensure timely billing and accurate recording of project revenues.

Project Accounting Support

* Maintain accurate records of all project-related financial activity.

* Contribute to month-end and year-end processes including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.

Financial Reporting

* Produce regular financial reports, including budget vs actuals, cash flow projections, and KPIs.

* Assist in preparing data for internal and external audits.

Qualifications (Essential):

* A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

* Actively studying towards (or qualified in) a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA).

Experience (Desirable):

* Prior experience or internships in finance/accounting, especially with project accounting exposure.

* Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and cost management.

* Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage).

* Experience in telecoms or infrastructure sectors is a bonus, but not required.

Key Skills:

* Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

* Effective communicator, able to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders.

* Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.

* Proactive, solutions-focused, and collaborative team player.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their financial expertise in a project-based setting, with real impact on operational success. If you're ready to grow your career in an exciting and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you