Financial Accountant Location: Edinburgh Salary and Benefits: 47,650 generous pension benefits Contract: 12-month FTC (maternity cover) | Hybrid - 40% in-office About the Role This is a key position within a central finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Accounts. You'll lead the Accounts Receivable function, line-manage an Assistant Accountant, and play a pivotal role in preparing monthly, interim and year-end accounts. You'll be responsible for managing invoicing, cash forecasting, reconciliations, and trust account reporting, while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance with audit requirements. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working across a broad range of finance activities. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing, cash management and reconciliations. Line-manage and support an Assistant Accountant. Prepare trust statements and year-end accounts for audit. Support the Head of Financial Accounts on wider governance and finance policies. Contribute to process improvements, fraud controls, and system enhancements. About You Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA). Proven experience preparing accounts and reconciliations for audit. Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge (Agresso desirable). Experience managing staff and delivering through others. Ability to explain complex finance clearly to non-finance colleagues. Flexible and collaborative - able to support across both AR and AP when needed. Benefits Civil Service pension scheme with significant employer contributions. 33 days annual leave (25 days 8 public holidays King's birthday), plus additional leave options including maternity, paternity and adoption. Lifestyle benefits: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, eye tests. Discounts & memberships: sports & leisure discounts, Tastecard, high street offers, free UK attraction access. Wellbeing support: employee assistance programme, flexible working, family-friendly policies, professional learning opportunities. Apply Now If you're a qualified accountant with strong financial accounting and leadership skills, we'd like to hear from you. Apply online today to join a high-profile public body delivering impact across the UK. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.