Location: Co Cork, Kinsale
Employment Type: Contract
Date Posted: 30/Jun/2026
Arcadis are looking for a Capital Project Accountant to support the capital programme at a large pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Kinsale, Co. Cork. As part of the project controls group within the site project engineering team, the role works closely with project managers, project controls, and procurement teams.
Responsibilities
Project Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and reconcile monthly capital cash flow, ensuring project spend is accurately reflected.
- Ensure cash flow forecasts reflect committed but unpaid project costs.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between actual cash outflows and forecast capital spend
- Maintain a rolling 12-month capital cash flow forecast, updated monthly in line with revised project timelines and approved budget changes.
- Perform year-end cash flow
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the point of contact for project managers on capital accounting matters.
Requirements
Essential
- Recognised professional accountancy qualification
- Minimum 23 years of experience in a capital accounting or project accounting.
- Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP).
Desirable
- Direct experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector, ideally supporting GMP manufacturing or laboratory capital programmes.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project or Primavera).
- Advanced Excel or data visualisation skills (Power BI, Tableau).
Key Skills & Competencies
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication with both finance and non-finance audiences.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Arcadis?
At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills-based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximize your impact, and grow professionally. By joining us, youll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreamsAge, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.
