Accountant in Nigg

Job description

Site Accountant - Onsite (Port of Nigg, Scotland)

Location: Port of Nigg, Inverness/Highland, Scotland

Job Type: Full-time, onsite

Europlan Group is a leading international engineering and project services company, delivering innovative, safety-driven solutions to the energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

We’re seeking a Site Accountant to support our flagship HVDC subsea cable factory programme at the Port of Nigg. You’ll be the on-site finance lead, owning costs, cash and controls, working hand-in-hand with the Project Director and Commercial team to keep delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Run project accounting end-to-end: cost coding, committed vs. Actuals, CVR/WIP, cost-to-complete/EAC, monthly forecasts and variance analysis.
• Own client billing (applications for payment/certificates), manage AP/PO/GRN matching, subcontractor payments and cash-flow forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with UK VAT and CIS (verification, deductions, statements), support audits and month-end close.
• Partner with QS/Planning on valuations, variations and change control, prepare concise management packs for senior stakeholders.
• Control site capex/plant and stock reconciliations, tighten processes, documentation and internal controls.
• Maintain clean ledgers and clear audit trails in the ERP, drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or strong part-qualified.
• 3–5+ years in project/site accounting (construction/engineering/manufacturing preferred).
• Hands-on with CVR/WIP, EAC, month-end close, cash-flow and client applications for payment.
• Working knowledge of CIS and UK VAT, familiarity with NEC-style contracts is a plus.
• Excel (advanced)—pivots/lookups/PowerQuery; ERP experience (e.g., Sage, Dynamics, COINS/Eque2, SAP/Oracle). Power BI desirable.
• Organised, detail-driven and deadline-focused, confident partnering with site, QS and PM teams.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to be onsite at Port of Nigg, security/vetting may be required.

Why Europlan?

• Work on one of Europe’s most significant clean-energy manufacturing projects.
• Competitive package, accommodation and support when working away from home (as applicable).
• Real ownership, great team culture, and opportunities to grow.

Own the numbers that drive delivery—apply today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nigg

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-12-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English