Interim Site Accountant

Summary: The Interim Site Project Accountant role in Tewkesbury involves leading an accounts payable backlog-clearance project and supporting a KPMG audit. The position requires collaboration with site operations and finance teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance. The contract is for six months with a focus on delivering improvements in financial governance and internal controls. The role demands strong manufacturing finance experience and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an AP backlog-clearance project, driving accuracy, efficiency, and improved controls.
• Review and improve existing AP processes, including workflow, approval routes, and supplier management.
• Work collaboratively with site operations and finance teams to resolve queries and embed sustainable processes.
• Act as the on-site finance lead during a KPMG-led audit.
• Prepare audit documentation, support evidencing, and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Liaise with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and transparent audit process.
• Support continuous improvements in financial governance and internal controls.

Key Skills:

• Strong manufacturing finance experience is essential.
• Solid standard costing knowledge.
• Comfortable working Full time on-site in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in audit preparation or audit support (KPMG experience advantageous).
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively across operational teams, and deliver under tight deadlines.

Salary (Rate): £300 daily

City: Tewkesbury

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other