Interim Project Accountant: Cash Flow & Receivables

Manchester Arndale; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an interim Project Accountant for a fixed-term 6-month contract in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on managing project receivables, chasing overdue debt, and supporting reporting for the security and operational teams.

You will monitor accounts, negotiate payment arrangements, and provide analysis to help reduce aged debt and improve cash collection while ensuring adherence to contractual payment terms.

Qualifications

• Recognised accountancy qualification – ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience within credit management.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding customer accounts and project receivables
• Proactively chase overdue debt on more complex accounts
• Act as a point of escalation for the senior security CC
• Negotiate payment arrangements with customers where appropriate
• Escalate persistent overdue accounts in accordance with company procedures
• Prepare accounts for legal recovery where necessary
• Investigate issues within invoicing to cash collection and report root causes to the CC Manager/AR Manager/Ops Directors
• Work with the Financial Controller - Projects to resolve commercial issues delaying payment
• Assist training of new security CCs to upskill
• Forecast expected cash receipts
• Build positive working relationships with customers
• Ensure compliance with company credit policies

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Credit management

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an interim Project Accountant for a fixed-term 6-month contract in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on managing project receivables, chasing overdue debt, and supporting reporting for the security and operational teams.

You will monitor accounts, negotiate payment arrangements, and provide analysis to help reduce aged debt and improve cash collection while ensuring adherence to contractual payment terms.