Senior Financial Accountant

Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Senior Financial Accountant.

• An initial 6-month contract
• Hybrid to Edinburgh (weekly visits)
• Inside of IR35, daily rate of £375 - £440 a day

Lead the Financial Accounting Team in the production and delivery of the statutory financial reporting in the annual report and accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory reporting requirements.

You will act as the organisation's primary technical accounting specialist, providing expert advice on complex financial reporting matters including capital accounting, VAT, accounting policy and regulatory compliance matters.

As line manager to an Assistant Financial Accountant working towards qualification, you will develop the technical capability of the Financial Accounting Team whilst working collaboratively across the wider finance function to ensure high-quality, accurate financial reporting and strong financial governance.

• Qualified with Membership of a CCAB professional body (or UK equivalent).
• Experience of delivering an audited set of statutory accounts
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS) with knowledge of FreM, SPFM and Consolidated Budgeting Guidance highly desirable.
• Very competent in the use of finance systems
• Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel.
• Public sector experience