Project Accountant
Employer Location Buckinghamshire, England, Milton Keynes Salary - per day + 350 Closing date 20 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Interim Project Accountant
Milton Keynes | 3 days per week on-site⏳ Interim assignment | Potential to go permanent
We are currently partnering with a client to appoint an Interim Project Accountant on an initial interim basis, with the role expected to transition to permanent subject to performance and business need.
This is a high‑impact role requiring a CCAB‑qualified accountant, ideally available immediately, with strong experience in project, research or contract accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Post‑award accounting for research, consultancy and large-scale projects
2. Production of invoices and funding claims
3. Preparing for and managing contract and funder audits
4. Reviewing contract performance and identifying variances, risks and issues
5. Supporting budgeting and forecasting across project portfolios
6. Oversight of a small team, ensuring a accustomedness, enabling approach aligned to Enable, Delivering and Assuring principles
Candidate Requirements:
7. CCAB qualification - essential
8. Proven experience in project / research / grant / contract accounting
9. Strong stakeholder management and governance focus
10. Confident people manager
11. Immediate or short‑notice availability highly desirable
This role offers hybrid working (3 days on site) and strong exposure within a complex, interesting apply or contact us for further details.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.