Project Accountant Contract Jobs in Glasgow
Standard Service Business Project Manager
Posted 1 month ago by Randstad Enterprise
We are looking for an experienced Service Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of Spare Parts and Overhaul services...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Senior National Account Manager
Posted 1 month ago by MacGregor Black
Ready to take ownership of key national retail accounts within a leading FMCG business? This is a senior commercial role...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Senior Marketing Consultant (UK Marketing)
Posted 1 month ago by Royal London
We are seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Consultant to join our Employer Marketing team in Edinburgh on a fixed-te...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Graduate Trainee Engineer (Battery Materials and Cells Group) x2 (111695-0626)
Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick
Launch your career at WMG, University of Warwick as a Graduate Trainee Engineer in the Battery Materials and Cells Group...
- Rate £31,236 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Global Offer Manager - Enterprise Operations and Customer Service (Temporary)
Posted 1 month ago by Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
BCG is seeking a Global Offer Manager for a temporary fixed-term contract to support two global offers within the Operat...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Interim Finance Systems & Operations Specialist (Workday Financials)
Posted 1 month ago by LHH
LHH is seeking an experienced Interim Finance Systems & Operations Specialist for a 6-month contract in Central Scot...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Clinical Research Scientist - Medical Affairs
Posted 1 month ago by SKIN ANALYTICS LTD
Skin Analytics is seeking a Clinical Research Scientist to support the clinical evaluation of AI Medical Devices, partic...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Network Project Engineer
Posted 1 month ago by PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Eur...
The Network Project Engineer position requires proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
Residential Client Accountant (6-12 month FTC)
Posted 1 month ago by CBRE UK
The Residential Client Accountant role at CBRE involves assisting the Head of Resi Client Accounts and Client Accountant...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Project Support Officer (111657-0626)
Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick
The Project Support Officer role at the University of Warwick involves supporting project delivery, management informati...
- Rate £34,610 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Head of Programme Delivery - Local Government Reorganisation
Posted 1 month ago by Hays
Step into a critical leadership role as the Head of Programme Delivery within a large local authority undergoing a signi...
- Rate £800 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Project Accountant Contract Roles in Glasgow
What does a project accountant contractor do?
Project Accountant contractors are engaged to provide financial management and control specifically for capital projects and project-based business, ensuring that project costs are accurately tracked, committed costs are managed effectively, project finances are reported correctly to both project teams and the wider business, and that the financial governance of projects meets internal and external requirements. The role is most common in construction, engineering, professional services, IT implementation programmes, and any sector where projects represent a significant and distinct financial management challenge. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies within project finance teams, to provide financial oversight on a specific major project, or to support a business through a period of high capital investment activity.
Clients expect Project Accountant contractors to bring combine project finance technical knowledge with the ability to work closely with project managers, commercial managers, and external stakeholders to manage project financial performance proactively rather than reactively. Experience managing cost value reconciliation processes, earned value analysis, accruals and WIP management, and the preparation of project financial reports that present financial performance clearly to non-finance project stakeholders is expected. Familiarity with cost management and project accounting systems, whether SAP Project Systems, Oracle Project Accounting, or specialist construction cost management software such as COINS or Eque2, is a common requirement depending on the sector. Professional accounting qualification with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is well regarded, alongside practical project finance experience in the relevant industry. The ability to engage with project managers and commercial teams as a trusted financial partner, rather than purely as a financial reporter, is the hallmark of an effective Project Accountant contractor.
What is the market like for project accountant contractors?
Project Accountant contracting is a mature and active specialist market within the finance discipline, most concentrated in construction, infrastructure, IT services, engineering, and defence, where project-based delivery creates ongoing demand for dedicated project financial management. Major infrastructure programmes, ERP and technology implementation projects, and large construction programmes are the most active sources of Project Accountant contract demand. Rates are above the generalist management accounting contractor market, reflecting the specialist project finance knowledge required. CIMA or ACCA-qualified Project Accountants with experience in the relevant sector and familiarity with project accounting systems command rates that reflect the direct financial governance value they provide.
What is the contracting market like in Glasgow?
Several major banks, insurers, and asset managers run large processing, technology, and operational hubs in Glasgow, providing a reliable base of IT, data, and change delivery work. The NHS in Scotland and Glasgow City Council are among the largest public sector employers of contract resource in the region, and the technology community has expanded notably, with cloud engineering, data analytics, and development roles increasingly available through both established firms and newer entrants. Contractors based in central Scotland often treat Glasgow and Edinburgh as a combined market, and the two cities together approach the depth of a major English hub. The cost base for contractors living in Glasgow is significantly lower than Edinburgh or any English city of comparable opportunity, which makes effective take-home pay competitive despite headline rates sitting lower.
How much do project accountant contractors usually earn in Glasgow?
Contract rates for project accountant roles in Glasgow typically range from £315 to £585 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many project accountant vacancies in Glasgow are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 project accountant contract roles across the site, with Glasgow showing regular activity. Data reviewed up to May 2026.