Project Accountant Contract Jobs in Manchester
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Finance Transformation - (Asset Management & Capital Projects) - Manchester Airp...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Exp...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
Finance Transformation -Transactional Services - SAP S/4HANA - Manchester Airpor...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (Trans...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
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Finance Transformation Treasury - SAP S/4HANA - Manchester Airport, Manchester (...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (Treas...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
Finance Transformation Expert - SAP S/4HANA - Manchester Airport, Manchester (M9...
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
The OpportunityAn established organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation Subject Matter Expert (SME)...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester Airport, Manchester (M90), M90 1QX
SAP Finance SME Procure to Pay (P2P) - 24 Months - Outside IR35 - Hybrid
Posted 2 days ago by bluewaveSELECT
Key accountabilitiesEnd-to-end P2P designOpenText VIM Solution LeadershipProcess & control alignmentIntegration acro...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester/London, UK
Senior Data Warehouse Developer - UK
Posted 5 days ago by Gbs (Uk) Ltd
ROLE PURPOSEResponsible for design, development, and maintenance of cloud-based data warehousing and integration solutio...
- Rate £58,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Treasury & Investment Manager
Posted 6 days ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Treasury & Investment Manager role involves managing key financial systems and tools to support a not-for-profit hou...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Finance Business Partner - Assets, Repairs & Maintenance
Posted 6 days ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner for Assets, Repairs & Maintenance will provide proactive financial support and advice to bu...
- Rate £55,500 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Finance Business Partner – Customers
Posted 6 days ago by Irwell Valley Homes
The Finance Business Partner role involves supporting the Financial Controller by providing proactive financial support...
- Rate £53,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant - Salford, Greater Manchester
Posted 7 days ago by ForHousing Limited
The Senior Rent and Service Charge Accountant role at ForHousing involves providing financial services related to rents,...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Salford, Greater Manchester
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About Our Project Accountant Contract Roles in Manchester
What does a project accountant contractor do?
Project Accountant contractors are engaged to provide financial management and control specifically for capital projects and project-based business, ensuring that project costs are accurately tracked, committed costs are managed effectively, project finances are reported correctly to both project teams and the wider business, and that the financial governance of projects meets internal and external requirements. The role is most common in construction, engineering, professional services, IT implementation programmes, and any sector where projects represent a significant and distinct financial management challenge. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies within project finance teams, to provide financial oversight on a specific major project, or to support a business through a period of high capital investment activity.
Clients expect Project Accountant contractors to bring combine project finance technical knowledge with the ability to work closely with project managers, commercial managers, and external stakeholders to manage project financial performance proactively rather than reactively. Experience managing cost value reconciliation processes, earned value analysis, accruals and WIP management, and the preparation of project financial reports that present financial performance clearly to non-finance project stakeholders is expected. Familiarity with cost management and project accounting systems, whether SAP Project Systems, Oracle Project Accounting, or specialist construction cost management software such as COINS or Eque2, is a common requirement depending on the sector. Professional accounting qualification with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is well regarded, alongside practical project finance experience in the relevant industry. The ability to engage with project managers and commercial teams as a trusted financial partner, rather than purely as a financial reporter, is the hallmark of an effective Project Accountant contractor.
What is the market like for project accountant contractors?
Project Accountant contracting is a mature and active specialist market within the finance discipline, most concentrated in construction, infrastructure, IT services, engineering, and defence, where project-based delivery creates ongoing demand for dedicated project financial management. Major infrastructure programmes, ERP and technology implementation projects, and large construction programmes are the most active sources of Project Accountant contract demand. Rates are above the generalist management accounting contractor market, reflecting the specialist project finance knowledge required. CIMA or ACCA-qualified Project Accountants with experience in the relevant sector and familiarity with project accounting systems command rates that reflect the direct financial governance value they provide.
What is the contracting market like in Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do project accountant contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for project accountant roles in Manchester typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project accountant vacancies in Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 project accountant contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to June 2026.