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Financial Accountant

Job LocationEdinburgh
EducationNot Mentioned
SalarySalary negotiable
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeContract, full-time

Job Description

A temporary vacancy has arisen for a Financial Accountant for a Public Sector Organisation. This will be a 6 month role with possible extension. The role will start in January and you will initially be based at home until restrictions are eased.As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the production of the annual report and accounts and capital accounting framework including maintenance/verification of the fixed asset register and managing the year-end financial out turn position. You will lead the annual accounts task, working with other finance team colleagues and budget holders to identify and manage late spend, accruals and prepayments and address areas for improvement.The main duties of the role will be:

  • Manage the preparation and delivery of the year end statutory annual accounts
  • Production and upkeep of annual accounts framework
  • Roll forward and prepare the underlying files that support the delivery of the year end accounts
  • Gather audit evidence and backup documents and prepare supporting notes for audit review
  • Ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place, up to date and operating effectively within the finance team and the wider organisation.
  • Provide technical financial expertise to finance and the wider organisation
  • Review accounting policies and make recommendations to senior management
  • Interface with External Audit when required.
  • Interface with other business areas to deliver the production of the annual report and accounts (e.g. communications team)
  • Support senior managers and budget holders by providing specialist advice on key strategic financial management issues including capital accounting, budgeting and forecast outturns, financial planning and risk management.
  • Responsible for VAT compliance, including preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
  • Responsible for capital accounting in accordance with the relevant IFRS accounting standards, policies and procedures Liaising with business partners to ensure accurate profiling of capital budgets, valuations, impairment review and balance sheets classification.
  • Responsible for the management of the Fixed Asset Register (Real Asset Management: Asset 4000)
  • Collaborate with the Management Accountant to produce timely and relevant monthly financial and management reports to the EMT, ARC, Board and the Scottish Government.
  • To be considered for this position you must have the following:
  • Experience of managing a team, with the ability to communicate complex issues simply and effectively to a range of audiences
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate the strategic implications of complex financial issues
  • Strong analytical skills - able to provide constructive challenge, identify opportunities for improving and streamlining processes, and encouraging colleagues to think innovatively in order to make improvements.
  • Demonstrates a commercial, financial and sustainable mind set to ensure all activities and services deliver added value.
  • Technical Skills* Membership of a CCAB professional body (or equivalent).* Competent in the use of finance systems* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and WordIf you are interested in this post please apply ASAP as the deadline for CV submission is 07/12 at 12pm.Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individuals skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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