Job Description:

• Project Accountant (Interim)
• Tiverton | Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days Onsite - Flexible)
• Up to £300 per day
• Initial 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

A well-established manufacturing business based in the Tiverton area of Devon is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis for an initial six-month assignment.
This role will work closely with Project Managers and operational stakeholders, providing financial support, analysis and reporting across a portfolio of long-term projects. The successful candidate will act as a key finance partner, helping project teams understand performance, manage budgets and improve project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the financial management and reporting of long-term projects.
• Analyse project financial data, providing meaningful insight into costs, margins, risks and performance.
• Produce monthly project reporting and financial performance information.
• Ensure project accounting is completed in line with financial standards, including IFRS15 where applicable.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and project planning activities.
• Prepare data and presentations to support business planning and project review meetings.
• Identify anomalies, trends and opportunities to improve project performance.
• Business partner with Project Managers and Portfolio Leads, providing financial challenge and support.
• Assist with statutory audit requirements and project-related audit queries.
• Support continuous improvement of project finance processes and controls.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
• Previous experience within a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role.
• Experience supporting long-term contracts, projects or programmes within a manufacturing, engineering or project-led environment.
• Strong project reporting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS15 would be advantageous.
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and quickly build relationships across the business.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £300 per day
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in Tiverton (flexibility available)
• Opportunity to support a complex portfolio of long-term projects within a growing manufacturing organisation
• Immediate start available

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