Project Accountant / Finance Business PartnerLocation: Bristol (hybrid)Contract: 3-6- month project (initially) - Outside IR35Start: April 2026We are recruiting for a newly created Project Accountant / Finance Business Partner role to deliver a time-critical compliance and governance project within a complex organisation. This is a highly visible assignment, working across Finance, Estates and Payroll, with exposure to senior stakeholders and external bodies.The ProjectThe organisation currently has c.40 staff occupying residential accommodation, some at market rent and others at reduced/core housing rates where on-site living is essential to the role.The purpose of the assignment is to:Undertake a full review of staff residential tenanciesEnsure full compliance with HMRC rules around eligibility for reduced rental chargesConfirm that market rent reviews are being carried out appropriatelyIdentify and calculate any benefit-in-kind (BIK) exposuresUpdate and formalise internal guidance, which is currently outdated.Following the review phase, the role will move into implementation, embedding new processes and controls.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and assess all staff tenancy arrangements for HMRC compliance.Interpret and apply HMRC guidance relating to staff accommodation and benefitsUnderstand and assess tenancy lease terms and eligibility criteriaCalculate benefit-in-kind liabilities where rental reviews have not been applied correctlySupport updates to payroll processes and fin