Job Description

Interim Project Accountant

Location: Tiverton (Hybrid working - 4 days on-site per week)

Rate: Up to £300 per day

Duration: 6 months Start: July 2026

Overview

A well-established manufacturing business based in Tiverton is seeking an experienced Interim Project Accountant to support key finance initiatives over a 6-month period.This role will play a critical part in supporting financial projects, improving processes, and delivering robust financial reporting within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support key finance projects and transformation initiatives
• Assist with month-end, reporting and financial analysis
• Review and improve financial processes and controls
• Provide project costing, analysis and insight to senior stakeholders
• Partner with operational teams to drive efficiencies and performance improvements
• Support ad-hoc finance activities as required

Candidate Profile

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Proven experience as a Project Accountant or similar interim role
• Background in manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong analytical and systems skills
• Hands-on, proactive approach with ability to deliver quickly
• Comfortable working on-site regularly

Additional Information

• Immediate project role with quick start required in July
• Competitive day rate up to £300 per day
• Strong on-site presence preferred (4 days per week - 1 day working from home)

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