Project Accounting Controller

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  • Job type

    Temporary

  • Location

    Milton Keynes

  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time

  • Specialism

    Senior Finance Qualified

  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit

  • Pay

    50-65000
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Temp to perm Project Accountant

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:
  • Post‑award accounting for research, consultancy and large-scale projects
  • Production of invoices and funding claims
  • Preparing for and managing contract and funder audits
  • Reviewing contract performance and identifying variances, risks and issues
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting across project portfolios
  • Oversight of a small team, ensuring a accustomedness, enabling approach aligned to Enable, Delivering and Assuring principles
Candidate Requirements:
  • CCAB qualification – essential
  • Proven experience in project / research / grant / contract accounting
  • Strong stakeholder management and governance focus
  • Confident people manager
  • Immediate or short‑notice availability highly desirable
This role offers hybrid working (3 days on site) and strong exposure within a complex, interesting organisation.
Please apply or contact us for further details.


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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