£18.25 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
City of Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Accountancy
Posted 22 hours ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
Contract Duration: 12th May 2025 – 28th June 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week
Rate: £28.15 per hour (£51,371 per annum)
Location: Home-Based
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced CCAB-qualified Accountant to manage a financial support team for a nominated service department. The successful candidate will provide expert financial support and advice for medium and long-term financial planning, including capital and revenue budget preparation and monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the financial support team, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Provide strategic financial advice to support medium- and long-term planning for the nominated service department.
- Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and management of capital and revenue budgets.
- Offer financial performance reporting and support service reviews, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Support the Finance Manager in key corporate finance services such as tax management, financial accounting (including year-end accounts), treasury management, and asset management.
- Contribute to corporate objectives and participate in cross-service working groups and Best Value Review teams.
- Assist with the development and delivery of Service/Business Plans.
- Champion equality and inclusion in service provision and employment.
- CCAB-qualified Accountant with relevant experience.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with professional body requirements.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in financial planning and budgetary control.
- Ability to provide strategic financial advice and contribute to corporate objectives.
- Experience in financial performance reporting and supporting efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Tony Baker
tony.baker@pertemps.co.uk
01312 257531
Division 082
Pertemps Edinburgh
Thistle House
21 - 23 Thistle Street
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH2 1DF
0131 225 7531
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