Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Edinburgh to manage core financial accounting work for a Public Sector organisation on a temporary basis. You will ensure day-to-day accounting activity is completed accurately and support clear reporting within the Accounting & Finance department.

The role involves maintaining records, preparing financial information, reconciling accounts, and delivering timely reports to support decision-making. Edinburgh-based, temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Strong financial accounting experience including preparing and reviewing financial information.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure 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.

Skills

Strong financial accounting experience

Maintaining accurate accountingrecords

Reviewing financial data

Clear financial reporting

Accounting & Finance function

Careful and organised

Job description

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

• 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.