Financial Accountant - 9 months contract in Edinburgh

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to make an impact in the public sector?

THE ORGANISATION

• The organisation is a UK-based public sector body committed to transparent and compliant financial practices.
• Working across multiple sites, it supports governmental functions with a strong emphasis on statutory reporting and financial stewardship.
• Provides critical financial services within the public sector.
• Operates under UK GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Encourages professional development and stakeholder engagement.
• Offers hybrid working arrangements, primarily based in Edinburgh.
• Seeks professionals with a passion for public finance and compliance.

THE ROLE

• As a Financial Accountant, you'll directly support the Senior Financial Accountant in delivering accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance.
• Your role will involve liaising with various teams, managing key financial processes, and providing strategic advice to senior managers.
• This is a 9‑month fixed‑term contract aimed at strengthening statutory reporting and management accounting functions.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Support management reporting, including dashboards and financial progress reports.
• Handle transactional functions such as VAT, payables, receivables, and cashbook processing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to ensure audit readiness.
• Improve reporting systems and update finance policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice on accounting standards and legislative compliance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Possesses 3+ years' experience in management accounting and statutory reporting within the public sector.
• Holds CCAB membership (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent) and is qualified or nearing qualification.
• Has strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP standards.
• Experienced in preparing financial statements and supporting external audits.
• Proficient with financial systems such as Unit4, SAP, or Oracle.
• Skilled in month‑end closing, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Preferred exposure to capital accounting and audit processes in the public sector.
• Experience working in a government or regulated environment.
• Familiar with dashboards, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and process improvements.
• Knowledge of Treasury management, budgeting, and forecasting.

ON OFFER

• This role offers the chance to work within a vital public sector organisation, contributing to vital financial functions and governance.
• The position provides an opportunity for hybrid work, competitive day rate of £390 and potential for extension or longer‑term permanency.
• You'll be part of a team dedicated to integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement in public finance.

Contract: 9 months, with possibility of extension

Salary: £390 day rate

Location: Edinburgh (hybrid: 2‑3 days onsite) with occasional travel to sites

Working environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. Opportunity to impact public financial management on a national scale.

Application

Take the next step in your finance career and apply now!

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic'. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.