Interim Project Accountant

An Interim Project Accountant is needed in Newport to support the Financial Controller within the accounting and finance department of a large s organisation. You'll focus on project-based accounting tasks, ensuring accurate reporting and helping the business stay on top of its financial goals. Client Details A large organisation based in Newport. Description An experienced Interim Project Accountant is required to support a Financial Controller on a critical finance improvement project. This assignment will focus on reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring the general ledger aligns to supporting sub-ledgers, and resolving historical discrepancies. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting accuracy and implementing sustainable reconciliation processes. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on accountant who enjoys investigating issues, solving complex problems and delivering meaningful change within a finance function.

Key responsibilities;

Review and reconcile all key balance sheet accounts. Ensure the general ledger accurately reconciles to supporting sub-ledgers. Investigate and resolve historical unreconciled balances and accounting discrepancies. Analyse and correct mis-postings, duplicate transactions and coding errors. Review bank, debtor, creditor, fixed asset and intercompany reconciliations. Support month-end and year-end close activities. Identify control weaknesses and implement robust reconciliation processes. Create clear documentation, procedures and audit trails. Work closely with finance stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and controls. Deliver recommendations that provide long-term improvements to the finance function. Profile Essential Experience ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Strong financial accounting and balance sheet reconciliation expertise. Experience reconciling complex general ledger and sub-ledger environments. Proven ability to investigate and resolve historic accounting issues. Strong understanding of financial controls and governance. Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Highly Desirable Experience supporting audit activity. Previous involvement in finance transformation or remediation projects. Experience improving month-end close and balance sheet control processes. Exposure to multi-entity or complex reporting environments.

Job Offer Daily rate negotiable dependent on the level of experience. Temporary position with a hybrid working model. If you're interested in this role, apply now.