Project Assistant Accountant

Barclay Meade; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a Project Assistant Accountant to support the implementation of a new Operational Cost System. You will handle system testing, data validation, and ensure compliance with accounting standards during this critical period. The role offers a competitive rate of £325 per day on a hybrid basis, requiring 3 days per week in Luton and involves 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Previous experience in accounting/finance.
• Confident working with financial systems and large datasets.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in systems testing or project support within finance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out end-to-end system testing and configuration validation.
• Reconcile financial data and validate reporting outputs.
• Identify issues and implement process improvements.
• Support month-end accounting processes, including journal preparation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Act as a bridge between project teams and operational finance.
• Provide ad-hoc support for operational cost areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Experience in accounting/finance

Working with financial systems

Organizational skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Experience in systems testing

Job description

Project Assistant Accountant (6-Month FTC)
325 per day - Inside IR35
Full-time - Hybrid - Luton

The Role
This role will support the implementation of a new Operational Cost System for Airports and Ground Handling. You will play a key role in system testing, data validation, process improvements, and ensuring accurate financial outputs during this critical transition period.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out end-to-end system testing, configuration validation, and process checks.
• Reconcile financial data and validate reporting outputs.
• Identify, document, and resolve issues, ensuring process improvements are implemented.
• Support month-end accounting processes, including journal preparation and reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Act as the bridge between project teams and operational finance, ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Provide ad-hoc support for other operational cost areas as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Previous experience in accounting/finance.
• Confident working with financial systems and large datasets.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in systems testing or project support within finance (Skymetrix/airpas experience advantageous but not essential).

Contract Details

• 6-month FTC
• 325 per day (Inside IR35)
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in Luton
• 40 hours per week