Assistant Project Accountant

Location: EMEA-focused global role Remote working with occasional travel to the Swindon hubSalary: dependent on experienceJob Type: Permanent, full-time & newly created

Our client is a global organisation & is known for its strong operational infrastructure, data-led decision-making & commitment to service excellence.

The position of Assistant Project Finance Specialist is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values commercial insight, accountability & continuous improvement in a rare, stand-alone & non-traditional finance position, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial oversight across a diverse & complex client portfolio, sitting in the Client Services Team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Revenue Governance

• Manage the full client financial lifecycle including invoicing, billing, unbilled activity, aged debt, dispute resolution & write-offs
• Monitor & resolve invoicing discrepancies in collaboration with Finance, Payroll & Operational teams
• Ensure accurate and compliant expense and assignment reporting
• Maintain financial frameworks & expense matrices to protect margins & ensure billing accuracy
• Identify missed fees, pricing deviations & revenue leakage, supporting corrective actions

Client Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted financial partner, translating complex financial data into clear, client-ready insights
• Participate in client meetings, financial reviews & operational discussions
• Serve as the main point of contact for billing queries & financial issue resolution

Reporting, Analytics & Insight

• Lead consolidated financial, operational & compliance reporting
• Analyse trends to identify risks, opportunities & cost drivers
• Develop dashboards & reports to support strategic planning & informed decision-making
• Ensure accuracy & consistency across financial, payroll & SLA reporting

Service Setup, SLAs & Compliance

• Support financial setup for new services, clients & entities
• Ensure accurate system configuration, fee setup & revenue recognition
• Contribute to SLA, CTQ & service performance monitoring
• Drive compliance through effective global reporting

Projects, Cost Management & Leadership Support

• Identify cost-saving & continuous improvement opportunities
• Provide financial & analytical support to projects & transformation initiatives
• Support senior account leadership & provide cover where required

About You

You will be a confident, commercially minded finance individual who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, engaging with senior stakeholders & delivering high-quality financial insight.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience analysing complex financial & operational data
• Strong stakeholder management & communication skills
• Experience working to tight deadlines across high volumes of deliverables
• Strong commercial & business acumen
• Project management experience
• Advanced systems & applications knowledge
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with invoicing, billing, audits, disputes and write-offs (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience & market rates
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Exposure to global clients & strategic initiatives
• Supportive culture with a strong focus on development & progression