Are you an experienced finance professional ready to make an impact in the public sector?
THE ORGANISATION
* 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
* 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
* Contract: 9 months, with possibility of extension
* Salary range: £54,000 - £58,000 per annum
* 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
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’.
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