Interim Project Accountant

Interim Project Accountant focuses on the interim post‑holder will oversee grant payments, reconciliation, andpliance, working closely with internal finance teams and the lead grant recipient.

What the role involves

• The interim post‑holder will oversee grant payments, reconciliation, andpliance, working closely with internal finance teams and the lead grant recipient.
• Grant Management — Coordinate grant payments, act as the main contact for financial requirements, and ensurepliance with funding rules.
• Maintaining a centralised grant‑payment tracker (initially spreadsheets, later potentially software). Reconcile payments against approved allocations.
• Financial Tracking — Build.

Skills and requirements

• Fully or partly qualified in a recognised finance/accountancy discipline (ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
• Technical Skills — Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Relevant Experience — Background in project support or finance business partnering.
• Grant‑funding experience beneficial but not essential.

Candidate fit

• Technical finance knowledge, accuracy, reporting discipline, and careful judgement.

Additional role context

• Establish strong systems, processes, and controls for managing and disbursing grant funding within a major social housing programme.