Interim Project Accountant

Pure Search; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Interim Project Accountant for a short contract in Reading. This role involves supporting the finance team in the transition of accounting processes to new software, specifically focusing on the fixed asset register and finance automation. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant experienced in managing accounting systems and knowledgeable about the Capital Goods Scheme.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant needed to facilitate accounting software transitions.
• Knowledge of Capital Goods Scheme is crucial.
• Experience with iFinance is a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support automation and streamlining of finance processes.
• Review and migrate fixed asset register to iFinance.
• Ensure asset valuations align with Capital Goods Scheme requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Capital Goods Scheme

Setting up entities in accounting software

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

iFinance

Job description

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I am partnered with an educational institution who are seeking a Project Accountant to join the team for a short contract.

The role will support the finance team with projects transitioning accounting to a finance software system, with a focus on transitioning the fixed asset register to the system.

• Day rate contract
• ASAP Start
• Role is predominantly office based in Reading
• Outside IR35 is an option
• Working part time is an option

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Accountant will be assigned specific projects to support the automation and streamlining of Finance processes, including:

• Reviewing and verifying all fixed assets on the current register
• Migrating the fixed asset register from spreadsheets to the iFinance system
• Ensuring accurate asset valuations in line with Capital Goods Scheme revaluation requirements
• Setting up the Charitable Trust entity in iFinance (currently managed via spreadsheets)
• Updating the Finance procedures manual
• Automating iFinance processes (e.g. purchase approvals, invoicing)
• Assisting with year-end reconciliations

Experience:

• Qualified accountant
• Knowledge of Capital Goods Scheme
• Setting up entities in accounting software
• Experience with iFinance is desirable but not necessary

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Education

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