Interim Project Accountant

Job Description:

Interim Project Accountant - Finance Transformation
£350 per day (Inside IR35) | 6+ month assignment | Leicester (4 days on site)

Gleeson are supporting a leading FTSE-listed organisation in Leicester in seeking an experienced Interim Project Accountant to support a major finance transformation programme within its Group Finance function.

Working closely with both the transformation team and the live finance environment, this role will play a key part in ensuring the successful transition of core finance systems to Oracle. You will act as the bridge between finance and technology, ensuring strong financial control standards are embedded throughout the implementation.

Key responsibilities if the Interim Project Accountant

• Support the Oracle finance transformation project within the Group Financial Control team

• Write and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts based on real-world finance scenarios

• Identify system issues, control gaps and process improvements during testing

• Support data migration activities including mapping, reconciliation and validation of financial data

• Assist in the design and testing of financial reporting outputs in the new system

• Produce training materials and support the wider finance team through the transition

• Ensure new system processes meet group financial control and reporting requirements

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred

• Experience working within large, complex organisations is essential

• Strong background in financial accounting and financial controls is essential

• Proven experience supporting finance transformation, ERP implementation or systems upgrades, ideally Oracle, is essential

• Experience supporting UAT, data migration or finance systems testing is essential

• Advanced Excel skills to SQL level is essential

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical processes for finance stakeholders

This is a hands-on interim role offering excellent exposure within a high-profile transformation programme inside a large, established group finance environment.

For this role, please note:

• Candidates must have full right to work in the UK without the need for any sponsorship.
• Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Leicester to accommodate 4 days onsite - this is non-negotiable.
• CVs clearly demonstrating a local base will be prioritised.

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