<p>Senior Project Accountant (Interim) Glasgow | Hybrid Working | Competitive Day Rate</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading engineering and project-driven organisation to recruit an Interim Senior Project Accountant for a key assignment supporting a portfolio of complex, high-value projects.</p><p>This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified accountant with strong project accounting experience who can quickly integrate into the business, provide financial leadership across project teams, and support critical commercial and operational decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide financial oversight and support across multiple ongoing projects and contracts.</li><li>Deliver accurate project reporting, forecasting and financial analysis to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support project managers with budgeting, cost control, profitability analysis and risk management.</li><li>Review project performance, identifying financial risks and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure appropriate revenue recognition and contract accounting treatment, including IFRS 15 compliance.</li><li>Assist with project reviews, contract evaluations and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Improve reporting processes and strengthen project finance controls where required.</li><li>Support month-end, forecasting and business planning cycles.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to drive project performance throughout the contract lifecycle.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>CA or ACCA qualified.</li><li>Strong understanding of IFRS 15 and long-term contract accounting.</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to influence operational stakeholders.</li><li>Available at short notice or immediately available preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Immediate start opportunity. Competitive day rate. Hybrid working arrangement. Exposure to major projects and senior stakeholders. Opportunity to support a business through a critical period of project delivery. Initial contract with potential for extension.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy45NDc5Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> Robert Half is working in partnership with a dynamic organisation near Glasgow to recruit a Finance Manager. The successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, management accounting, and compliance for multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial information to stakeholders.</p><p>Our client is a market leader in infrastructure investment and asset management, operating across the UK. They manage large-scale projects in sectors such as transport, energy, social infrastructure, and public-private partnerships (PPP). With a strong reputation for delivering sustainable and long-term value, the business works closely with local authorities, investors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, efficiency, and growth.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a business that plays a critical role in managing essential infrastructure assets.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li>Prepare management account reports, including analysis of actual vs budget.</li><li>Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile ETBs to SUN Systems.</li><li>Maintain accruals, prepayments, and amortisation workings.</li><li>Supervise preparation and submission of VAT and CIS returns.</li><li>Oversee purchase invoice processing, non-supplier payments, and issuing invoices to customers.</li><li>Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.</li><li>Prepare statutory accounts for year-end audit.</li><li>Produce supporting documentation and working papers for audit.</li><li>Liaise with audit teams during fieldwork and with audit managers post-review.</li><li>Work with tax advisers on corporation tax computations.</li><li>Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.</li><li>Track and comply with project deliverables as dictated by loan facility agreements.</li><li>Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ICAS/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.</li><li>Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships internally and externally.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to challenge and develop explanations.</li><li>Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.</li><li>Experience in infrastructure, asset management, or project finance is advantageous.</li></ul><br><br>Why Join Them?<br><br><ul><li>Work with a leading player in infrastructure and asset management.</li><li>Exposure to complex projects and stakeholder engagement.</li><li>Competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000 per annum. </li><li>Opportunity to influence financial strategy and compliance.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNzkzNzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Project Accountant - Interim Contract</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> East of Scotland (predominantly remote)<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> Initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Remote, with one day per month in the office</p><p>We're looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to support a business with a review and reconciliation of historical financial data, helping to resolve legacy issues and improve the accuracy and integrity of its financial records.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or strong QBE finance professional with strong Excel and reconciliation skills who enjoys investigating complex transactions, identifying discrepancies and working through detailed financial data.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of reviewing 3-4 years of historical financial information, investigating inconsistencies and ensuring transactions are accurately reconciled across the UK and relevant European entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Reviewing and reconciling historical financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.</p></li><li><p>Reconciling outbound income from the UK entity and ensuring alignment with relevant European entities, including Spain.</p></li><li><p>Investigating incomplete or inconsistent transactional records and identifying the root cause of discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Analysing complex transactions and splitting or reallocating individual lines of data across multiple transactions where required.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring sales and outbound transaction data is accurately recorded and reconciled.</p></li><li><p>Working autonomously to progress investigations, review findings and resolve legacy data issues.</p></li><li><p>Collaborating closely with the Financial Controller to report on progress and support the overall integrity of the financial records.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in account reconciliations, transaction analysis and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>A methodical, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently, manage priorities and see complex issues through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification or relevant experience as a QBE finance professional.</p></li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><ul><li><p>An initial 6-month interim contract, with potential for extension.</p></li><li><p>Predominantly remote working, with just one day per month required in the office.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to make a tangible impact by resolving historic financial issues and improving data accuracy.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong> If you have strong reconciliation skills and enjoy getting to the bottom of complex financial data, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity further with Ailidh van Wyk on 01312403704.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YWlsaWRoLnZhbnd5ay44NTc4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Systems Accountant (Interim)</p><p>📍 Edinburgh City Centre | Hybrid Working 💰 Competitive Daily Rate ⏳ Initial 3-Month Contract</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established Edinburgh-based organisation to recruit an experienced Systems Accountant for an immediate 3-month assignment.</p><p>This role will play a key part in supporting and optimising the organisation's Sage Intacct environment, working closely with finance and operational teams to improve reporting, streamline processes, and maximise system functionality.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Act as the finance lead for Sage Intacct system support and optimisation.</li><li>Review existing finance processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.</li><li>Develop and enhance reporting capabilities within Sage Intacct.</li><li>Support month-end, management reporting, and financial controls from a systems perspective.</li><li>Assist with system configuration, testing, upgrades, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Work with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to ensure data accuracy and integrity.</li><li>Provide user training and support to maximise system utilisation.</li><li>Deliver process documentation and best practice guidance.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.</li><li>Proven experience working as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or Finance Transformation professional.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Sage Intacct is essential.</li><li>Excellent understanding of finance processes including month-end close, reporting, controls, and reconciliations.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and quickly add value within a short-term project environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Immediate start opportunity.</li><li>Edinburgh city centre location with flexible hybrid working.</li><li>Exposure to a business-critical finance systems project.</li><li>Opportunity to make a significant impact within a short timeframe.</li><li>Potential for extension depending on project requirements.</li></ul><p>For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Connor Norris at Robert Half, or apply today.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy45MjgxMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">