Senior Financial Accountant in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

As a Senior Financial Accountant in Edinburgh, you will manage core financial accounting work for a Public Sector organisation, helping keep financial information clear and reliable. You will work within the Accounting & Finance department on a temporary basis, ensuring day-to-day accounting activity is completed accurately.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Edinburgh.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure accounting entries are processed correctly.
• Prepare financial information that supports clear reporting across the Accounting & Finance department.
• Review account balances and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable figures.
• Complete reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Prepare regular financial reports for internal use and decision-making.
• Work with colleagues to gather financial information and keep records up to date.
• Apply consistent financial accounting processes to support accurate reporting.

Profile

A successful 'Senior Financial Accountant' should have:

• Strong financial accounting experience, including preparing and reviewing financial information.
• Experience of maintaining accurate accounting records and completing reconciliations.
• Ability to review financial data, identify discrepancies and resolve issues clearly.
• Confidence in producing clear financial reports and working with detailed information.
• Experience of working effectively within an Accounting & Finance function.
• A careful and organised approach to managing financial accounting tasks.

Job Offer

• Temporary Senior Financial Accountant role based in Edinburgh.
• Daily rate of £315 to £385, dependent on the level of experience.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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