Interim Project Accountant

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected non-profit organization is looking for an Interim Project Accountant for a 3-month contract in Central London. The role involves enhancing finance system efficiency and providing financial analysis. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong fund accounting experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence 2 days a week, with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously.
• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Experience in training or guiding others on financial systems.
• Experience in implementing system improvements.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and inefficiencies in the finance system.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling for bid submissions.
• Supply financial information for business cases and board reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for robust financial input.

Skills

Autonomous work

Strong fund accounting experience

Effective training and guidance

Analytical skills

Knowledge of financial systems

Education

Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Overview

Interim Systems/Project Accountant

3-Month Contract | Central London | Non-Profit Sector

A highly respected non-profit organisation is searching for a sharp, systems-savvy Project Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. Reporting to a seasoned and supportive Head of Finance, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming the operational backbone of a purpose-driven organisation.

The Brief

• Identify risks and inefficiencies, and support in implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and usability of the finance system
• Provide financial analysis, modelling and costings to support bid submissions
• Provide financial information for business cases and board reporting
• Work closely with the stakeholders to ensure robust financial input into strategic initiatives

Candidate requirements

• Ability to work autonomously
• Qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent)
• Strong fund accounting experience
• Experience in training or guiding others effectively on the use of financial systems and the application of financial procedures
• Experience in proactively identifying and implementing improvement changes in systems/ processes or continuous improvements within the Service
• Assertive and strong communication skills with excellent listening skills together with persuasive analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, ideally Business Central

The Team

A fast-paced but warm and collaborative finance team that’s passionate about delivering excellence and evolving their systems post-implementation.

The Details

• 3-month contract starting immediately
• Central London-based, hybrid working available – 2 days a week on site preferred but there is flexibility

Apply now, together with an updated CV, an indication of any notice period we would need to take into account for you.