Interim Project Systems Accountant

Hays • ATS • Manchester, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £450 / * • 19h ago

Lead a Finance Transformation Project in a Dynamic Manufacturing Group - Paying up to £450/day

Your new company
A well-established and forward-thinking organisation in the engineering and manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Project Systems Accountant to join their finance team. With a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence, this business is undergoing a period of systems improvement and enhanced financial transparency. This is a 6-month assignment, mostly office-based and situated just outside Greater Manchester. Salary is paying up to £450 Daily Rate.
Your new role
As Project Accountant, you'll play a key role in streamlining and integrating reporting systems to support group-level reporting. Working closely with the Management Accountant, Finance, IT, and engineering project teams, you'll be responsible for:

Ensuring accurate cost allocations to projects
Reviewing budgetary controls, forecasts, and providing variance commentary
Delivering margin, deferred income, and accrued revenue analysis
Supporting monthly management reporting and performance commentary
Advising on financial controls and system reporting improvements
Enhancing reporting around WIP, cost transparency, and budget control
Assisting with VAT returns and supporting R&D Tax Credit claims

What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA) with substantial experience in manufacturing or engineering environments. A strong background in project accounting, financial systems' improvement, and group reporting is essential. You should be confident working across departments, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements.
What you'll get in return
Competitive daily rate up to £450Opportunity to lead impactful systems and reporting improvementsCollaborative working environment with cross-functional teamsOffice-based role in East Cheshire with a respected organisationChance to influence financial transparency and operational efficiencyWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester. #

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