Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom (with one day/week remote working)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday
Reports To: Head of Commercial
About DAC Power
Founded in 2013, DAC Power is a team of highly experienced professionals specialising in the utility sector. With a head office in Gloucester and a design office in West Sussex, we provide end-to-end engineering services across project development, design, and delivery.
Backed by a robust supply chain and decades of global experience, we deliver safe, efficient, and profitable project outcomes. Our strength lies in early engagement—engineering and designing effective solutions that mitigate risk and reduce overspend. Our turnkey approach guides projects through each critical stage:
- Understanding the driver and project goals
- Evaluating and selecting delivery options
- Proving concepts through FEED (Front-End Engineering Design)
- Executing design and build phases efficiently
It’s an exciting time to join DAC Power. We’ve doubled our turnover in each of the last two financial years, significantly expanded our client base, and gained access to multiple new frameworks—strengthening our market position. Our senior leadership team is committed to supporting career growth in a collaborative, ambitious environment.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support our commercial and project teams. This pivotal role ensures financial clarity and operational efficiency across all stages of project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping and forecasting skills, with hands-on experience using Xero and Replicon. You’ll work closely with the Head of Commercial to enhance financial systems, monitor project profitability, and implement scalable processes that support our growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records across multiple projects (purchase orders, timesheets, invoicing)
- Ensure timely and accurate client invoicing aligned with contract terms and milestones
- Manage payments to suppliers and subcontractors, maintaining strong relationships
- Use Xero for accounting operations, bank reconciliations, and reporting
- Track time and costs using Replicon to ensure up-to-date project spend
- Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost control
- Collaborate with project managers and quantity surveyors on financial health
- Assist with month-end and year-end accounts, including audit documentation
- Contribute to process improvements across financial operations
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reports to support commercial decisions
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in project accounting and forecasting
- Strong analytical skills for cost monitoring and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Xero and familiarity with Replicon
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- High attention to detail and ability to interpret complex financial data
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
- Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors
- Understanding of UK financial regulations and compliance standards
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
- One day per week remote working
- A dynamic and supportive work culture
- Career progression and development opportunities
- A chance to shape financial operations in a growing business
- Involvement in exciting, high-value projects across the UK
How to Apply
If you're looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing company and want to be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to james.kenny@dacpower.co.uk
For more information about this role please apply, or email Michelle Russell on mrussell@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks, Premier Group