Interim Project Accountant (Hybrid)

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a technically strong accountant on an interim basis to support financial projects in Glasgow. This role involves applying technical accounting knowledge, managing large volumes of data, and producing audit-ready documentation. Candidates must have a CA, ACA, or CIMA qualification with at least five years post-qualification experience. Strong IFRS knowledge and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in multi-currency consolidation under IFRS.
• Ability to manage large complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the work completed on ongoing projects.
• Determine necessary steps to progress projects to completion.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation of project outcomes.
• Collaborate with key finance teams to align and integrate outcomes.
• Commit to zero harm behaviours for safety culture.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

CA, ACA, or CIMA qualification

Job description

Job Description

A specific requirement has arisen for a technically strong accountant on an interim basis to support a series of targeted projects. The role will involve applying technical accounting knowledge, managing and interpreting large volumes of financial data, exercising judgement in complex areas, and producing clear, audit-ready documentation of findings and conclusions. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with a strong grasp of IFRS, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Review & Assessment: For several in-flight projects, review and understand the work completed to date, the underlying objectives, and the current status. Develop a clear understanding of the technical and operational context of each initiative
• Project Progression & Process Design: Determine the steps required to progress each project to completion. This will likely involve designing and embedding new processes to ensure the Group’s financial records are maintained efficiently and in compliance with relevant technical accounting standards
• Technical Documentation & Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare comprehensive documentation of project outcomes, including methodologies, assumptions, and conclusions. Ensure outputs are audit-ready and suitable for presentation to senior stakeholders such as the Group Financial Controller, CFO, and external auditors
• Independent Delivery with Collaborative Engagement: Operate with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining close collaboration with key teams across Group Finance, including the OneStream development team, Group Finance Reporting team, and Head Office Finance team, to ensure alignment and integration of project outcomes
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Professional Qualification: CA, ACA, or CIMA qualified accountant with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in complex multi-currency consolidation under IFRS, with exposure to intercompany refinancing and restructuring considered highly beneficial
• Analytical & Judgement Skills: Strong ability to apply professional judgement in reaching technically sound conclusions, supported by data-driven analysis that aligns with accounting standards
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and precision, with the ability to work confidently with large and complex data sets

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of , , , , , gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or and maternity.

For more information on the role, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross.