Interim Project Management Accountant

Interim Project Management Accountant

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£400 Per day
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Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Interim Management Accountant focuses on project accounting within a high-growth, private equity-backed company. This position requires a fully qualified accountant to manage financial reporting and provide insights into cost centres and overhead performance over a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. The role is hybrid, based in Reading, and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
  • Preparation, review, and analysis of financial information across cost centres and overhead areas
  • Deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Partner with budget holders and project managers to provide financial insight and challenge
  • Support forecasting and budgeting processes, particularly in relation to project spend
  • Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to internal policies
  • Assist with process improvements and streamline reporting where possible
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support ongoing business and project requirements

Key Skills:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) – essential
  • Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within a project-focused or change environment
  • Strong experience preparing and analysing management accounts and cost centre reporting
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working across non-finance teams
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
  • Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in an interim capacity

Salary (Rate): £400 daily

City: Reading

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Interim Management Accountant (Project Accounting)- Reading (Hybrid)- 6 Month Contract- Up to £400 Per Day Inside IR35- ACCA/CIMA/CA

IN2 Consult is partnering with a high growth, PE backed client on the recruitment of a fully qualified Management Accountant to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. This role will play a key part in supporting project-driven financial reporting and providing robust insight into cost centres and overhead performance. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive finance professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, project-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
  • Preparation, review, and analysis of financial information across cost centres and overhead areas
  • Deliver detailed variance analysis , identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Partner with budget holders and project managers to provide financial insight and challenge
  • Support forecasting and budgeting processes, particularly in relation to project spend
  • Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to internal policies
  • Assist with process improvements and streamline reporting where possible
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support ongoing business and project requirements

Key Requirements

  • Fully qualified accountant ( ACCA, CIMA, or ACA ) – essential
  • Proven experience in a Management Accountant role, ideally within a project-focused or change environment
  • Strong experience preparing and analysing management accounts and cost centre reporting
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working across non-finance teams
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups)
  • Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in an interim capacity

Interim Management Accountant (Project Accounting)- Reading (Hybrid)- 6 Month Contract- Up to £400 Per Day Inside IR35- ACCA/CIMA/CA

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