Planning And Reporting Accountant

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Planning and Reporting Accountant for a 3-month initial contract in Scotland. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills, capable of managing large data volumes and providing financial management advice. This hybrid role involves working with public sector organizations, requiring effective communication with finance and non-finance staff. If you possess the necessary qualifications, please submit your CV for consideration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant required for the role.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other packages is essential.
• Public sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation and reconciliation of financial data.
• Engaging with Finance and non-Finance staff to resolve issues.
• Providing financial management advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong in Excel

Financial management advice

Data reconciliation

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Harvey Nash is now recruiting for a Planning and Reporting Accountant, for an initial 3 month contract.

• Umbrella only
• Hybrid to Edinburgh
• Public Sector/Disclosure Scotland required
• Starting early 2026

The role will involve consolidation, reconciliation and reaching out to Finance and non-Finance staff to resolve/confirm issues identified. Candidates must be strong in working with excel and can work with large volumes of data.

Criteria for the role:

• Qualified Accountant
• In-depth knowledge of standard Microsoft software packages, (eg 365, Teams, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Public sector experience is preferred.
• Relevant experience within a complex organisation with demonstrable experience of delivering financial management advice and guidance to stakeholders at all levels.

Please submit your CV for review, shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone.