Job type
TemporaryLocation
TivertonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£ CompetitiveClosing date
30 Sep 2026
Interim Project Accountant job in Devon
- Project Accountant (Interim)
- Tiverton | Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days Onsite – Flexible)
- Up to £300 per day
- Initial 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
A well-established manufacturing business based in the Tiverton area of Devon is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis for an initial six-month assignment.
This role will work closely with Project Managers and operational stakeholders, providing financial support, analysis and reporting across a portfolio of long-term projects. The successful candidate will act as a key finance partner, helping project teams understand performance, manage budgets and improve project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers with the financial management and reporting of long-term projects.
- Analyse project financial data, providing meaningful insight into costs, margins, risks and performance.
- Produce monthly project reporting and financial performance information.
- Ensure project accounting is completed in line with financial standards, including IFRS15 where applicable.
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting and project planning activities.
- Prepare data and presentations to support business planning and project review meetings.
- Identify anomalies, trends and opportunities to improve project performance.
- Business partner with Project Managers and Portfolio Leads, providing financial challenge and support.
- Assist with statutory audit requirements and project-related audit queries.
- Support continuous improvement of project finance processes and controls.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
- Previous experience within a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner role.
- Experience supporting long-term contracts, projects or programmes within a manufacturing, engineering or project-led environment.
- Strong project reporting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
- Knowledge of IFRS15 would be advantageous.
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and quickly build relationships across the business.
What's on Offer?
- Up to £300 per day
- Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
- Hybrid working with 2 days per week onsite in Tiverton (flexibility available)
- Opportunity to support a complex portfolio of long-term projects within a growing manufacturing organisation
- Immediate start available
