Interim Project Accountant

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated Interim Project Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in West Devon. This role involves creating and implementing a comprehensive Fixed Assets Register, requiring extensive research and analysis of historical financial data. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with excellent attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. This position is onsite full-time and offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with finance teams.

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering accurate financial data and insights.
• Experience in project accounting or fixed assets management preferred.
• Proficient in consolidating and analysing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Research and consolidate historical accounting data.
• Identify and reconcile fixed assets from various sources.
• Develop a comprehensive Fixed Assets Register.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

Interim Project Accountant Job - 6 month FTC - West Devon

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Interim Project Accountant to join our client on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a dedicated project focused on creating and implementing a comprehensive Fixed Assets Register.

The successful candidate will be responsible for researching historical financial data, analysing past records, and ensuring the accurate identification, classification, and valuation of fixed assets. This position will be based onsite full‑time, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, research, and consolidate historical accounting data and asset records.
• Identify, verify, and reconcile fixed assets across multiple sources of information.
• Develop and implement a structured Fixed Assets Register.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies.
• Work closely with finance leadership to provide updates on project progress.
• Recommend process improvements to strengthen fixed asset management going forward.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work through large volumes of historical data.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across departments.
• Proactive, organised, and able to deliver within tight project timelines.

If you are immediately available and would like to apply for this interim accountant job in West Devon, please contact me on [e-mail]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.