Accounting Technician

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

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an Accounting Technician in Edinburgh City Centre for a temporary position lasting up to 6 months. The role involves providing financial advice, identifying issues, and ensuring robust internal controls. Candidates should have relevant experience in financial systems and risk management. This position offers a pay rate between £17.04 to £17.72 per hour, appealing to those looking for a meaningful role in public finance management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify financial issues for improvement.
• Provide financial advice in line with policies and minimize risks.
• Support financial management and ensure public money is safeguarded.
• Assist in preparing reports and strategic plans.
• Deliver continuous improvement in financial processes.

Job description

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

As an Accounting Technician, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• 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.

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