Project Accounting Controller

Temp to perm Project Accountant

Interim Project Accountant
Milton Keynes 3 days per week on-site Interim assignment Potential to go permanent
We are currently partnering with a client to appoint an Interim Project Accountant on an initial interim basis, with the role expected to transition to permanent subject to performance and business need.
This is a high-impact role requiring a CCAB-qualified accountant, ideally available immediately, with strong experience in project, research or contract accounting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Post-award accounting for research, consultancy and large-scale projects
• Production of invoices and funding claims
• Preparing for and managing contract and funder audits
• Reviewing contract performance and identifying variances, risks and issues
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting across project portfolios
• Oversight of a small team, ensuring a accustomedness, enabling approach aligned to Enable, Delivering and Assuring principles

Candidate Requirements:

• CCAB qualification - essential
• Proven experience in project / research / grant / contract accounting
• Strong stakeholder management and governance focus
• Confident people manager
• Immediate or short-notice availability highly desirable

This role offers hybrid working (3 days on site) and strong exposure within a complex, interesting organisation.Please apply or contact us for further details.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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