Project Accountant

If you're a project accountant, you'll know more than most that finance is often the driving force behind projects and integral to maintaining budgets, timeframes, and goals to make them a success. With Integrated Settlement changing the way WMCA works and how budgets are spent, this role is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a high-performing finance team and get stuck in.

You will have the unique opportunity to use your finance knowledge and apply it to projects that make a visible impact to the region, whilst honing your partnering with key stakeholders and senior project managers to support and challenge them to get the best outcomes.

Please note, this is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering an internal secondment.

What you will be doing

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to articulate and communicate financial information.
• Coordinate submissions of robust annual capital budget proposals.
• Ensure capital budgets and capital funding are monitored and controlled.
• Review month-end, adhering to agreed timescales.
• Provide support and financial advice to budget holders and project managers.
• Assist in the preparation of funding bids and submissions to government.
• Prepare written financial implications for inclusion in formal reports.

What’s essential

• CCAB Qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience of project and financial planning at a senior level.
• Experience of providing financial advice and support to budget holders and senior managers.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams at varying levels to achieve service outcomes.

Location

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

How to apply

Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Create your Careers Account: Register with your name, email address, and a password.
2. Build your Profile: Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
3. Write your Supporting Statement: Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
4. Submit your application: Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

Anonymised Applications

Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section; it’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.

Reasonable adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Salary and benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you ample time to relax.
• Ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status), and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Attached documents
Project Accountant.pdf