Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Manager

Accountant| 5 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Remote| Starting ASAP Day Rate: £350

About the Role:

Support the Principal Accountant:
To provide financial support and advice for medium and longer term financial planning for nominated service department. To support the nominated service department in both capital and revenue budget preparation and monitoring. Provide support to nominated service management team in effective use of financial resources. Financial performance reporting for nominated service department and support nominated service department in service reviews, efficiency improvements and cost reduction exercises.

To support the Finance Manager in providing other corporate finance services, including tax management issues, financial accounting, including year end accounts, treasury management and asset management. Main Duties Planning & Service Development Support Principal Accountant/Finance Manager in developing team and service plans. Identify opportunities for service improvement and help develop/revise policies and procedures. Assist in strategic planning within available financial resources.

Service Delivery & Implementation Ensure high-quality, best-value financial services are delivered. Contribute to corporate working groups and prepare relevant service/business plans. Promote equality, inclusion, customer care, and effective use of IT systems. Meet key objectives, targets, and required outcomes. Revenue Budget Monitoring Provide revenue budget information and report performance to managers. Support managers in controlling costs and linking budgets to team/service plans.

Financial Resource Use & Performance Reporting Provide financial analysis, identify issues, evaluate options, and monitor outcomes. Prepare reports and support financial aspects of projects/programmes/business cases. Financial Governance Review financial regulations and ensure proper administration of financial processes. Tax Management Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax legislation, identifying risks and opportunities. Additional Specialist Duties Support revenue & capital preparation/monitoring processes.

Assist with accounting policies, year-end processes, external reporting, and audits. Support management of charitable and trust funds, including compliance and investment activity. Support treasury management (capital financing, investments, policy development, risk, cashflow). Essential

Skills & Experience:

Qualifications CCAB-qualified accountant. Ongoing CPD meeting professional body requirements. Providing financial advice and managing/monitoring budgets in a complex organisation. Presenting financial information to senior managers. Preparing and monitoring complex budgets. Experience supporting annual accounts preparation. This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.