1. Opportunity to work on major expenditure and investment projects
2. A highly interesting 12 month Interim Accounting Opportunity
About Our Client
A well-established institution providing essential services across Scotland. This role is based in the historic city of Edinburgh with a central office location, modern facilities and flexible and hybrid working model. This is a time of major investment for the organisation who are undertaking some major high profile projects with a significant capital expenditure budget
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced qualified accountant with Fixed Asset and Capital Budget experience to undertake a critical role in the Finance team for a 12 month Interim contract period.The Accounting Manager will support and provide guidance to senior management and budget holders, including:
3. Providing specialist technical advice on the implementation and compliance of accounting standards, capital accounting guidance, delegations, and governance.
4. Support continuous improvement of business processes to increase efficiency, financial planning and risk management.
5. Assist with detailed costings in the preparation of business cases that require capital investment.
6. Ensure (with support staff) the integrity of the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposal, revaluations, and impairments are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Work with budget holders to develop and maintain equipment replacement schedules to support the strategic capital planning process.
8. Maintain and monitor the management of leases that fall under IFRS 16 reporting for leases
9. Preparation of statutory annual accounts and other ad hoc reporting for fixed assets, including the impact of annual revaluations.
10. Review of business cases for capital expenditure and lease costs submitted
11. Assisting in the development of financial policies and procedures
The Successful Applicant
A fully qualified accountant with membership of a recognised professional accountancy body ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA or ICAS.Bring both knowledge and demonstrable success in Capital Budget/Capex management and Fixed Asset Register. Be well versed in working with senior management teams including project managers.
12. Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
13. Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.
14. Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
15. An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and deliver at pace.
What's on Offer
16. An attractive daily salary of approximately £350/£400 per day.
17. The chance to work on major high profile projects in a supportive and professional public sector environment.
18. Hybrid working model HQ central Edinburgh.