Interim Project Accountant

Interim Project Accountant - 3 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid - Edinburgh preferred, 2 days per week in office with travel to other sites as required

Contract Type: Interim / 3 months initially, full-time

Day Rate: £250 per day (inside IR35)

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join a small, dynamic finance team supporting multiple international projects. This role will provide financial oversight, reporting, and controls for a portfolio of ongoing projects, ensuring budgets and costs are accurately monitored and that financial reporting meets internal and external requirements.

You will work closely with project managers, operational teams, and finance colleagues to ensure all projects are properly accounted for and that donors/funders receive timely, accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project financial performance and provide insights to management
• Maintain project records, coding, and financial reconciliations in Sage Intacct
• Prepare timely financial reports for internal stakeholders and funders
• Challenge budgets, forecasts, and costs with operational teams
• Support audits (project and statutory) and implement robust controls
• Assist with financial aspects of funding proposals and grant claims
• Provide guidance to non-finance staff to improve financial understanding

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified by experience, part-qualified or qualified accountant
• Proven experience in project accounting / financial management
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage Intacct experience highly desirable
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Team Context

• Small finance team (Edinburgh-based) supporting 20 live projects globally
• Collaborative environment with opportunity to shape reporting and controls
• Flexible hybrid working; travel between locations expected

Why This Role

• Work in a mission-driven, impact-focused organisation
• Immediate start with short-term contract (potential extension or perm conversion)
• Make a real impact on financial processes and project outcomes
• Competitive day rate and opportunity to work on international projects

Applications: Please submit your CV through the application portal. Immediate start preferred.