https://jobs.co.uk/job/project-accountant-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--93d9f107-a3d3-4e68-8ff9-d949d1ca9357 RSS feed for Project Accountant at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Mon, 25 May 2026 08:40:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/project-accountant-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--93d9f107-a3d3-4e68-8ff9-d949d1ca9357 https://jobs.co.uk/job/project-accountant-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--93d9f107-a3d3-4e68-8ff9-d949d1ca9357 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:52:13 GMT Location: Milton Keynes | Salary: 300.00-300.00 Daily | Type: Temporary | Interim Project AccountantMilton Keynes 3 days per week on-site Interim assignment Potential to go permanentWe are currently partnering with a client to appoint an Interim Project Accountant on an initial interim basis, with the role expected to transition to permanent subject to performance and business need.This is a high-impact role requiring a CCAB-qualified accountant, ideally available immediately, with strong experience in project, research or contract accounting.Key Responsibilities:Post-award accounting for research, consultancy and large-scale projectsProduction of invoices and funding claimsPreparing for and managing contract and funder auditsReviewing contract performance and identifying variances, risks and issuesSupporting budgeting and forecasting across project portfoliosOversight of a small team, ensuring a accustomedness, enabling approach aligned to Enable, Delivering and Assuring principlesCandidate Requirements:CCAB qualification - essentialProven experience in project / research / grant / contract accountingStrong stakeholder management and governance focusConfident people managerImmediate or short-notice availability highly desirableThis role offers hybrid wo... Temporary