Project Accounting

Job Description Your new companyHays is delighted to be supporting a large organisation based in Glasgow City Centre with the appointment of a Temporary Project Accountant (rolling 6 month contract for ~18 months). This organisation is undergoing a significant digital finance transformation programme, offering a rare opportunity to join a highprofile project environment where finance genuinely influences how the organisation operates in the future you thrive in change, enjoy working closely with stakeholders, and want to leave a lasting legacy through improved systems and processes, this role will appealYour new roleAs a Temporary Project Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting major capital, IT and transformation projects during the implementation of a new ERP platform.This role is ideally suited to professionals who bring strong capital project accounting experience within complex organisations, combined with confident business partnering and, ideally, experience with Oracle. Alternatively, the role would also be suited to finance professionals with extensive Oracle implementation experience and only sporadic capital project accounting experience.Key responsibilities will include:Acting as a subject matter expert for project and capital accounting, ensuring projects are accurately reflected within new systems and processesLeading or supporting the configuration and optimisation of Oracle Fusion Projects (PPM), including project costing, capitalisation and financial controlsPartnering closely with finance, estates, IT and wider professional services teams to translate accounting requirements into practical system solutionsReviewing and challenging existing processes to ensure alignment with bestpractice project and capital accounting standardsSupporting business process design, data mapping, testing (SIT/UAT) and reporting requirementsEnsuring robust audit controls, seamless subledger integration and clear project financial reportingChampioning new ways of working and helping stakeholders confidently navigate changeWhat you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will bring:Proven project or capital accounting experience within a large, complex organisationStrong experience in business partnering, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to nonfinance stakeholdersOracle Projects / PPM implementation experience or demonstrable experience working on finance system change projectsA solid understanding of budgeting, cost control and capital lifecycle accountingThe confidence to challenge assumptions, work through ambiguity and juggle competing prioritiesExcellent communication skills and a resilient, pragmatic mindsetWhat you'll get in returnDay rate of up to 400, dependent on experienceHybrid working - typically 3 days per week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with flexibility where needed32 days annual leave plus 9 public holidaysCentral Glasgow City Centre location with excellent transport linksThe opportunity to contribute to a highprofile transformation programme with visible impactA collaborative, professional team environment where your expertise will be valued What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Created: 2026-04-29