USA US-based Project Accountant moving to UK - what next?!

[GarethPowell]

Hi All,

I am a Project Accountant for a large oil corporation. My project accounting job involves a bit of cost accounting also (clearing variances, budget shuffling, WIP Aging etc.). I will be moving to the UK permanently in a few years' time but wondered if anyone knows if UK accounting departments have project accountants? I am wondering if i need to get cost accounting or general accounting (Staff Accountant) experience in case this makes more employable? I did think of doing my CPA (if i had time, was able to etc.) but doubt thats relevant in UK/Europe.

If anyone has any advice/tips, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks

 

[Varunjain]

Yes, there are project accountants in the UK. With respect to the courses, you should either take up ACCA or the CIMA to be in demand in your field.