Job Description

How you'll make a difference:

As an Accountant, you will work with project managers to support the delivery of a number of transport infrastructure projects, helping to ensure that these are delivered on time and on budget. You will provide accurate and timely reporting of the financial elements of the projects, including provision of robust cost forecasts.


What you will be doing:
Acting as a point of contact for financial support, advice and guidance, you will provide pro-active support to project managers. Monitoring project budgets, you will track and manage project finance, ensuring alignment with approved budgets. You will prepare timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders and will work with the project teams to produce robust cost forecasts. Conducting variance analysis, it will be your responsibility to identify and explain budget vs actual variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Daily, you will collaborate with project teams and work closely with project managers and construction teams to support financial planning and decision making.

What we need from you:
We require you to hold a recognised CCAB qualification, preferably CIPFA. You will have experience of project accounting and supporting projects in a fast-moving environment. Given the elements of the role, you will be able to analyse complex data and provide solutions and recommendations to achieve appropriate outcomes, with the ability to communicate this effectively at all levels. Ideally, you will have knowledge of Microsoft D365. You need to have excellent time management skills to prioritise and set appropriate deadlines.

What you need to know:

Interviews will be held on the 14th July 2025.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:
We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our

training and development

offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work. We recognise that our

diverse team

of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.


Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of. We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life. We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.


We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We're making a difference, be part of it!

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