Project Accountant – Process Implementation (AP/AR)

Project Accountant – Process Implementation (AP/AR)

Posted 1 day ago by IN2 Consult

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£550 Per day
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Onsite
High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Project Accountant – Process Implementation (AP/AR) role is focused on addressing a significant accounting backlog and establishing robust accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) procedures within a fast-paced finance team. This hands-on position requires strong technical skills and the ability to drive operational improvements while managing day-to-day deliverables. The contract is for 3 to 6 months, with a requirement for on-site presence in High Wycombe. The role is classified as outside IR35, offering a competitive day rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of a large volume of outstanding transactional accounting (AP, AR, GL).
  • Clean up and reconcile historical data, resolving discrepancies and ensuring audit readiness.
  • Design, implement, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AP, AR, and month-end processes.
  • Support the finance team in stabilizing key processes to transition into a steady-state BAU environment.
  • Collaborate with operational and finance stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and process inefficiencies.
  • Work with external advisors or auditors to ensure controls and compliance frameworks are met.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting during the transition period.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and support training to permanent staff where needed.

Key Skills:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong track record in delivering short-term finance transformation or clean-up projects.
  • Deep understanding of AP, AR and core financial operations in a commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing or enhancing finance processes.
  • Hands-on and detail-oriented, with excellent Excel and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders and support team members.
  • Prior experience in high-volume, transactional environments is highly advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £550 daily

City: High Wycombe

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Project Accountant – Process Implementation (AP/AR)

Location: High Wycombe (5 days on-site)

Duration: 3–6 months (Contract)

Day Rate: Up to £550 per day (Outside IR35)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join a fast-paced finance team on a 3–6 month contract. The primary focus of this role is to tackle a significant accounting backlog and establish robust AP, AR, and accounting procedures to transition the finance function into a stable Business-As-Usual (BAU) state. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical skills, excellent process awareness, and the ability to drive through operational improvements while managing day-to-day deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of a large volume of outstanding transactional accounting (AP, AR, GL).
  • Clean up and reconcile historical data, resolving discrepancies and ensuring audit readiness.
  • Design, implement, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for AP, AR, and month-end processes.
  • Support the finance team in stabilizing key processes to transition into a steady-state BAU environment.
  • Collaborate with operational and finance stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and process inefficiencies.
  • Work with external advisors or auditors to ensure controls and compliance frameworks are met.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting during the transition period.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and support training to permanent staff where needed.

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Strong track record in delivering short-term finance transformation or clean-up projects.
  • Deep understanding of AP, AR and core financial operations in a commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing or enhancing finance processes.
  • Hands-on and detail-oriented, with excellent Excel and reconciliation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders and support team members.
  • Prior experience in high-volume, transactional environments is highly advantageous.

Contract Details

Location: 5 days per week onsite in High Wycombe

Contract Term: 3 to 6 months

Day Rate: Up to £550/day (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate availability preferred

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