Part-time Project Accountant/Financial Analyst

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Macclesfield is seeking an Interim Financial Analyst / Project Accountant for an 18-month part-time contract. This role is ideal for a junior analyst looking to enhance their analytical skills while working on a major transformation project. Responsibilities include managing project-related financial data, analyzing costs, and ensuring accurate reporting. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Early-stage or part-qualified in finance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of project-related timesheets.
• Analyse project costs to identify variances and prevent overspend.
• Monitor spend against budget and highlight risks.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

AAT

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

Interim Financial Analyst / Project Accountant (Part Time)
18-Month Contract Immediate Start

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Interim Financial Analyst / Project Accountant to join a major transformation programme within a fast-paced organisation. This 18-month contract is available on a 3-day-a-week (part-time) basis and would suit a junior analyst or an assistant accountant who is used to dealing with high volumes of data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of project-related timesheets and resource allocations
• Analyse project costs and cost base allocations to identify variances and help prevent overspend
• Work closely with the transformation team to track and capture all budget data
• Monitor spend against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities in a timely manner
• Maintain and manage large volumes of financial and operational data with accuracy
• Use Excel extensively for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting

About You:

• Early-stage or part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or similar) with a background in finance or entry-level analysis
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, methodical approach
• Enthusiastic about moving into a more analytical role within a project environment
• Good communication skills and comfortable liaising with finance and non-finance stakeholders

This is a fantastic development role for someone looking to build analytical skills and gain hands-on experience supporting a large-scale transformation.