Chartered Accountant

Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit an Interim Chartered Accountant (part time), initially one day a week, thereafter, demand led, for a 6-month contract with possible 6-month extension on a rate of £350/day (Inside IR35). Hybrid working with very limited onsite requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (e.g. ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience preparing accounts in accordance with public sector accounting requirements and the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM).
• Strong working knowledge of SAGE accounting software.
• No actual or perceived conflict of interest.
• Significant experience preparing year-end financial statements and supporting external audits within the public sector.
• Experience of financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, reversals, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver agreed milestones.
• Understanding of confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to provide training to Staff on SAGE.
• Knowledge of working with Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), Scottish Government, Executive Agencies, or wider public sector organisations.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, ensuring compliance in all financial matters.
• Experience developing management information, cashflow reporting, and forecasting models.
• Experience improving financial processes within SAGE.
• Experience managing levy-funded, regulatory, or statutory bodies.
• Experience accounting for investigation, enforcement, or cost-recovery activities.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.