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:
1. Proven experien...