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Assistant Financial Accountant - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Scotland Central Belt/Remote

Day Rate - Up to £250

Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their team based In the Scottish Central Belt/Remote for an initial 6 month period.

Assignment Description:

As assistant Financial Accountant you will be responsible for assisting with the production of the annual report and accounts and capital accounting framework including maintenance/verification of the fixed asset register and assisting with the year-end financial outturn position. The post holder will assist the Financial Accountant in leading the annual accounts task, working with other finance team colleagues and budget holders to identify and manage late spend, accruals and prepayments and address areas for improvement.

Main Duties:

• Assist with the preparation and delivery of the year end statutory annual accounts.
• Gather audit evidence and backup documents and prepare supporting notes for audit review
• Assist the Financial Accountant in ensuring that appropriate financial controls are in place, up to date and operating effectively within the finance team and the wider organisation.
• Interface with other business areas to assist with the delivery of the production of the annual report and accounts (eg communications team)
• Assist with VAT compliance, including preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with the management of the Fixed Asset Register (Real Asset Management: Asset 4000) ensuring that all capital assets are accounted for appropriately, providing accurate monthly and annual financial reports including fixed asset additions, disposals and verifications. Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the capital expenditure incurred and implementing any internal or external audit recommendations.
• Be a key point of contact for the finance team, providing support and guidance on financial management including budgeting and forecasting.

Essential Criteria:

Technical and professional

• Have relevant experience of working in a financial environment especially at year-ends.
• Competent in the use of Windows based finance systems and Microsoft office applications, as a minimum, have intermediate excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's etc.).
• Competent in the use of Finance systems, including data extract and import, to/from MS Excel

Collaborating and partnering

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate the strategic implications of complex financial issues

Analysis and making effective decisions

Strong analytical skills - able to provide constructive challenge, identify opportunities for improving and streamlining processes, and encouraging colleagues to think innovatively in order to make improvements.

This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.