Lead a Finance Transformation Project in a Dynamic Manufacturing Group - Paying up to £450/day Your new company A well-established and forward-thinking organisation in the engineering and manufacturing sector is seeking a skilled Project Systems Accountant to join their finance team. With a strong focus on sustainability and operational excellence, this business is undergoing a period of systems improvement and enhanced financial transparency. This is a 6-month assignment, mostly office-based and situated just outside Greater Manchester. Salary is paying up to £450 Daily Rate.Your new role As Project Accountant, you''ll play a key role in streamlining and integrating reporting systems to support group-level reporting. Working closely with the Management Accountant, Finance, IT, and engineering project teams, you''ll be responsible for:Ensuring accurate cost allocations to projectsReviewing budgetary controls, forecasts, and providing variance commentaryDelivering margin, deferred income, and accrued revenue analysisSupporting monthly management reporting and performance commentaryAdvising on financial controls and system reporting improvementsEnhancing reporting around WIP, cost transparency, and budget controlAssisting with VAT returns and supporting RandD Tax Credit claimsWhat you''ll need to succeed You''ll be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA) with substantial experience in manufacturing or engineering environments. A strong background in project accounting, fin