Interim Project Accountant
Local Authority | Hybrid Working (South East) | £275-£300 per day Inside IR35 | 6 Month Contract
We are currently supporting a local authority in the South East in their search for an Interim Project Accountant to assist with the successful delivery of a key finance transformation programme.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional with strong project support experience to contribute to improvements in financial processes, documentation, and systems readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and manage detailed Excel schedules for example relating to statutory and management reporting, balance sheet accounts and journals
Assist in the development of practical 'How To' guides and learning materials, aligning with constitutional finance rules and audit controls
Coordinate stakeholder meetings for financial improvement and gather relevant information, track actions and progress
Collaborate with the Finance Systems Accountant and Senior Finance Business Partners to analyse historical balance sheet and I&E data
Support the Finance Lead with process design and UAT/training arrangements
Provide general administrative support across the finance project as required
Essential experience:
Proven experience in a finance project within a public sector or local authority setting
Advanced Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working with a range of financial data and systems
Able to manage stakeholders and track project actions to tight deadlines
Strong communication and organisational skills
Knowledge of finance system change or implementation projects is highly desirable
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