Accounting Technician

Pertemps Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an Accounting Technician for a temporary position in Edinburgh City Centre. The role involves providing financial advice, implementing robust internal controls, and supporting financial management. Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role and knowledge of financial systems. The position offers a pay rate of £17.04 / £17.72 per hour with 36 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience of financial systems.
• Experience in supporting delivery of robust risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify financial issues for implementation.
• Provide financial advice in line with policies.
• Support implementation of financial management.
• Ensure system controls meet obligations.
• Prepare reports and strategic plans.
• Deliver opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial advice

Risk management

Financial systems

Job description

Overview

Pertemps are delighted to be working with our public sector organisation to recruit an Accounting Technician on a temporary basis.

Role: Accounting Technician

Location: Edinburgh City Centre

Duration: 6 months, with possible extension

Hours: Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week

Pay rate: £17.04 / £17.72 per hour

Start date: as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Identify financial issues for implementation which will improve organisational and individual effectiveness.
• Provide financial advice, in line with policies, procedure and values while minimising any potential risks.
• Support the implementation of financial management and robust internal controls so that public money is safeguarded and used appropriately and effectively.
• Ensure that system controls and processes meet legislative business and contractual obligations.
• Assist in the preparation and content of reports, strategic plans, briefings, presentations and FOIs for meetings, senior officer and stakeholder.
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for continuous improvement and demonstrate effective management of change within a complex internal and external environment.
• Assist in a range of projects/areas of work ensuring timely delivery and high standards.
• You should have a proven track record in a similar role, knowledge and experience of financial systems and experience in supporting delivery of robust systems of risk management and internal control.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a similar role with knowledge and experience of financial systems and supporting delivery of robust risk management and internal controls.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online immediately