Project Cost Accountant

We are partnered with a high-growth, innovative organisation within the renewable energy and manufacturing sector, seeking to appoint a Project Cost Accountant to join their finance team in Bathgate (hybrid working available).This is a newly created role driven by continued expansion, offering the opportunity to work at the heart of a project-led business. You will play a key role in ensuring robust cost control, accurate reporting and insightful analysis across multiple high-value projects working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders.Key responsibilities:• Build and maintain detailed project margin reporting, delivering clear insights to senior leadership. • Monitor project costs against budget, performing variance analysis and identifying risks and opportunities. • Partner with project managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-making. • Support month-end processes including inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold reporting.Key requirements:• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong post-qualified experience. • Proven background in project cost accounting, ideally within manufacturing or engineering environments. • Strong technical understanding of inventory accounting and cost allocation methodologies. • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse complex data and communicate insights effectively.In return, you will:• Join a purpose-driven business operating at the forefront of clean energy ..... full job details .....