Interim Project Accountant – Grimsby – Up to £50,000
Chase & Holland are proud to be working exclusively with a Lincolnshire based, forward-thinking, not for profit business who are currently seeking a confident and detail orientated Interim Project Accountant for an initial 6 month project due to a significant a period of growth, The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting projects, driving systems and process improvements, and developing robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the finance functions. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives on improving systems, streamlining processes, and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting.
In Return You’ll Receive:
* Chance to work for a rewarding, not-for-profit business where you will be able to make a difference
* Hybrid working (Up to 2 days a week from home)
* 22 days holiday + BH which rises with service
* Potential of longer term opportunities for the right person
* 36.25 hour working week with flexible working
Interim Project Accountant Responsibilities:
* Evaluate existing workflows, identifying inefficiencies and proposing automation or system enhancements, in line with lean methodologies
* Collaborate with IT, finance, and operational teams to review existing systems to ensure optimal use and delivery of high-quality financial information
* Scope and implement a ‘purchase to pay’ system
* Develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance across all accounting activities
* Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls and recommending and implementing improvements, to ensure accuracy of reporting
* Provide end-to-end financial oversight of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis
* Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for SLT/ Board review
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external reporting standards
Required Skills & Experience:
* Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
* Proven experience in project accounting, management accounting, or a similar finance role
* Strong understanding of financial systems and data analytics platforms
* Demonstrated experience in process mapping, systems improvement, and SOP development
* Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail
* Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working independently under deadlines
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
If you are interested in finding out about this exciting Interim Project Accountant opportunity, please click ‘apply now’.
Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire.