Interim Project Accountant

Michael Page; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the engineering sector seeks an Interim Project Accountant to oversee financial governance and reporting on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with extensive project accounting experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers a salary around £80,000 plus an £8k car allowance and a fixed-term contract, providing a stable and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

£8k car allowance

Fixed-term contract for stability

Exposure to engineering sector challenges

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong project accounting experience.
• Proven ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized and able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and commercial insights to project teams.
• Develop and communicate project reporting for leadership.
• Deliver accurate monthly cost forecasts and variance analysis.
• Build strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

Skills

Project accounting expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Enterprise finance systems (e.g., Agresso, Deltek Vision)

Job description

Overview

This role is for a Project Accountant responsible for providing financial oversight, governance and reporting on large-scale projects; ensuring risks, opportunities and performance are effectively managed. The position requires strong project accounting expertise, stakeholder engagement alongside the ability to partner with leadership teams to drive strategic and operational success.

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation within the engineering sector. Operating as a medium-sized enterprise, they are known for their robust operations and commitment to delivering high-quality products and services. As part of the Senior Finance Team, this global commercial finance role will support the financial oversight of major projects, contributing to all aspects of delivery including strategic development, operational performance and organisational efficiency.

Working closely with Project Partners, Directors and Managers, this role will provide value-added support, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures and presenting reports and performance updates to senior leadership. The position requires extensive project accounting experience alongside broad financial and systems knowledge. The role will be responsible for governance, early warning reporting, and ensuring risks and opportunities are captured with up-to-date Estimates at Completion (EAC). A commercial understanding of project operations, coupled with the ability to act as a business partner to project teams, is key.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and commercial insight to project teams.
• Develop and communicate project reporting packs for leadership.
• Ensure strong project governance, attending and contributing to governance meetings.
• Deliver accurate monthly cost forecasting, variance analysis, and early warning reports.
• Build strong partnerships across multidisciplinary and regional teams.
• Analyse and report on project performance, risks, costs, and cash management.
• Support the preparation and review of Estimates at Completion.
• Maintain high standards of data quality and accuracy across financial reporting.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and oversee invoice schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Provide constructive input into project boards and contract review meetings.
• Drive best practice for major project finance across the organisation.

Profile

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).

Experience

• Extensive project accounting expertise.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in professional services, construction, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with enterprise finance systems (e.g., Agresso, Deltek Vision).
• Strategic and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Job Offer

• c.£80,000 salary + £8k car allowance.
• A fixed-term contract offering stability and focus.
• Exposure to the engineering sector and its unique challenges.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role as an Interim Project Accountant, apply now to join a thriving organisation and make an impact!