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Accountant| 5 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Remote| Starting ASAP Day Rate: 350 About the Role: Support the Principal Accountant: • To provide financial support and advice for medium and longer term financial planning for nominated service department., • To support the nominated service department in both capital and revenue budget preparation and monitoring., • Provide support to nominated service management team in effective use of financial resources., • Financial performance reporting for nominated service department and support nominated service department in service reviews, efficiency improvements and cost reduction exercises., • To support the Finance Manager in providing other corporate finance services, including tax management issues, financial accounting, including year end accounts, treasury management and asset management. Main Duties Planning & Service Development • Support Principal Accountant/Finance Manager in developing team and service plans., • Identify opportunities for service improvement and help develop/revise policies and procedures., • Assist in strategic planning within available financial resources. Service Delivery & Implementation • Ensure high‑quality, best‑value financial services are delivered., • Contribute to corporate working groups and prepare relevant service/business plans., • Promote equality, inclusion, customer care, and effective use of IT systems., • Meet key objectives, targets, and required outcomes. Revenue Budget Monitoring • Provide revenue budget information and report performance to managers., • Support managers in controlling costs and linking budgets to team/service plans. Financial Resource Use & Performance Reporting • Provide financial analysis, identify issues, evaluate options, and monitor outcomes., • Prepare reports and support financial aspects of projects/programmes/business cases. Financial Governance • Review financial regulations and ensure proper administration of financial processes. Tax Management • Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax legislation, identifying risks and opportunities. Additional Specialist Duties • Support revenue & capital preparation/monitoring processes., • Assist with accounting policies, year‑end processes, external reporting, and audits., • Support management of charitable and trust funds, including compliance and investment activity., • Support treasury management (capital financing, investments, policy development, risk, cashflow). Essential Skills & Experience: Qualifications • CCAB‑qualified accountant., • Ongoing CPD meeting professional body requirements., • Providing financial advice and managing/monitoring budgets in a complex organisation., • Presenting financial information to senior managers., • Preparing and monitoring complex budgets., • Experience supporting annual accounts preparation. 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.

Finance Performance Manager Location: Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE Salary: 46,347 | Mon-Fri 35.75 hours | Hybrid working (1 day in office per week) Morgan Hunt is proud to be working in partnership with Edinburgh Leisure to appoint a Finance Performance Manager based in Edinburgh. This is a visible, stakeholder-facing finance role within a stable and evolving team. If you are a qualified or nearly qualified accountant who enjoys business partnering, budgeting and influencing non-finance managers, this Finance Performance Manager opportunity offers real impact. The Opportunity As Finance Performance Manager, you will sit at the centre of operational decision-making across Edinburgh Leisure. You will work closely with budget holders who do not come from a finance background, helping them understand performance, manage cost pressures and improve outcomes. With continued scrutiny across public and charitable funding, financial insight and robust forecasting are more important than ever. This Finance Performance Manager role blends financial control, business partnering and project oversight in equal measure. What You Will Be Responsible For • Preparing and reviewing monthly management accounts, • Leading and developing the annual budgeting process, • Driving forecasting and cashflow updates, • Supporting investment appraisals and capital projects, • Providing meaningful financial insight to senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Essential: • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or nearing completion, • Strong management accounting experience, • Confident working with non-finance stakeholders, • Ability to translate financial data into practical action, • Comfortable working with finance systems and technology Desirable: • Budgeting and forecasting experience, • Exposure to project finance or capital planning, • Line management experience Working Arrangements & Pattern • 35.75 hours per week, • Hybrid working model, • One day per week at Meadowbank, Edinburgh, • Additional on-site presence during budget or year-end periods, • Occasional travel to other Edinburgh Leisure venues Interview Process If successful, you will be invited to complete a one stage interview including: • Formal Competency-based interview, • Technical assessment on the day How to Apply Morgan Hunt is managing the Finance Performance Manager recruitment process on behalf of Edinburgh Leisure. To apply, please submit your CV or contact Erinne Bird MacKellar for a confidential discussion. Early applications are encouraged. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

An exciting, new stand-out client focused opportunity has arisen, with one of our long established, forward thinking Accountancy professional services Firms who continue to grow, for a suitably experienced Accountancy & Business Advisory Manager. Ideal for a qualified Accountant seeking to play a key role in shaping a modern, tech enabled advisory offering! • This broad role will suit an ambitious, recently qualified CA/ACCA who enjoys working closely with clients as a Business advisor, with proven accountancy/business advisory experience managing a client portfolio and PQE gained from another UK Practice Firm. You will be keen to work closely with a diverse range of clients, managing a small team in a collaborative, friendly team environment., • As a key member of the team, reporting to senior management/Directors and front person for your clients, you will have the opportunity to manage a wide and varying client portfolio, managing and leading your team, organising and managing workflow- budgeting, forecasting and cashflow modelling, year end and management accounting, significant business advisory and assisting Senior Management with business development and ad hoc projects., • Leading a portfolio of clients as the main relationship owner, you will assist clients to understand their business performance and any potential improvement areas or opportunities with extensive use of technology including various Cloud & IT accounts packages, Why join this client? • Varied client portfolio, stand out opportunity., • Our client supports flexible start/finish times if required, with significant hybrid working- if desired, and a genuine opportunity offering real scope to further develop your career at a most exciting time to join this Firm! Competitive salary, pension, great holidays, flexible working with varied flexi benefits package to select and suit benefits that suit your personal needs. Ideal person: • Enthusiastic, ambitious Qualified CA/ACCA with broad UK Accountancy Practice Firm background, • Keen to work closely with clients as an all round advisor, • Team player with strong client and interpersonal skills, • Strong IT Accounts experience and interest in technology, • People management/ leadership skills, • Business advisory experience and/or desire to be involved in this area

Social Enterprise Scotland is looking to appoint a Head of Finance. This key appointment will be responsible for the financial management of the organisation. They will bring a mindset that drives high quality and rigorous financial oversight. They will be required to bring an agile and creative lens to the financials supporting the future visions of the organisation. The Social Enterprise Academy is the leading learning and development provider for organisations driving social and environmental change in Scotland. The Academy is, and has been for over 15 years, a strategic delivery partner of Scottish Government to support sustainability of the Social Economy. The organisation designs and delivers transformational learning programmes that strengthen the practice of leadership and entrepreneurship for people working in and with communities across Scotland and beyond. Responsibilities and accountabilities: • Strategic Leadership of the Finance & Resources Team to deliver on the Academy’s strategic goals and to ensure appropriate development of the Team, • Develop and regularly review the Academy’s short and long-term financial planning, budgets and forecasts with a focus on long-term sustainability, • Manage the financial accounting processes ensuring appropriate controls & compliance with statutory requirements, production of Statutory Accounts & management of the annual audit, • Production of the monthly Management Accounts pack, analysis and insight including Income & Expenditure, Balance Sheet, monthly and weekly cash flow analysis, reporting to Board, Sub- Committees and Senior Leadership • Develop and maintain commercial pricing frameworks, critically appraise new project budgets and provide support to the bid process to improve income generation, • Engage as an effective business partner at senior management and team level to challenge, identify risks and opportunities, drive performance management and improve decision-making, • Review and advise on funder agreements, sales and supplier contracts to optimise commercial benefit and minimise financial risk for The Academy, • Develop and maintain organisational policies across all areas of the Finance & Resources Department, • With the People and Learning Manager, ensure accuracy and compliance in relation to payroll and pensions requirements, • Oversee the management of Health & Safety, Office and IT Services, • Oversee all Company Secretary & GDPR requirements for The Academy including compliance with statutory responsibilities including the provision of EA services and administration to the CEO and Trustees Person Specification Skills & Knowledge • Qualified Accountant with significant technical knowledge and commercial skills, • High degree of computer literacy (including advanced excel skills) and knowledge of a variety of accounting software, • Highly effective written and oral communication and presentation skills, • Knowledge of the statutory requirements of Companies House, HMRC, OSCR, ICO and GDPR Experience • Significant experience in leading financial planning, management accounting and managing financial performance within a similar-sized or larger organisation, • Experience of managing cash flow on both a short-term and longer-term basis, • Experience of leading a small multi-disciplinary team Behaviours • Excellent communicator, people leader, motivator and mentor; engaging with staff at all levels, driving vision and values and bringing people with you through change and transition, • Credible and highly visible ambassador for The Academy and comfortable seeking, initiating and leading key stakeholder relationships, partnerships and collaborative ventures, • Work and lead with authentic integrity and consistently a role model for The Academy’s values, • Lead a working culture underpinned by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; championing diversity of thought and encouraging your team to provide and accept challenge to drive continual improvement and business growth. You do what you say you will do and trust others to do the same, • Act with kindness and aware of the strengths and needs of the people around you; committed to developing both yourself and others to thrive in the workplace For more information on this opportunity, please view the Position Profile below or alternatively please contact Chris Sole at Rutherford Cross. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Your new company You will be joining a purpose‑driven organisation that is committed to making a positive impact and delivering high‑quality services to its community. The culture is welcoming, supportive and energetic, with a strong emphasis on caring about the work delivered, being passionate about performance, and feeling proud of collective achievements. This is an environment where finance plays a key role in ensuring long‑term sustainability, providing accurate insight, and supporting better decision‑making across the business. Your new role As Management Accountant, you will take on a central role in driving financial performance and supporting leaders across the organisation. You will prepare accurate and timely month‑end accounts, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and journal reviews, ensuring all financial information reflects the true position of the business. A key part of your role will involve leading expenditure reviews, acting as the finance specialist on energy‑related costs, and recommending improvements to accounting treatment where required. You will build strong business‑partnering relationships with managers, holding regular performance meetings to validate financial data, discuss variances, adjust forecasts and ensure colleagues understand the actions needed to improve results. Alongside this, you will support investment projects through robust modelling and financial analysis, assist with capital planning, and provide post‑implementation reviews to ensure financial objectives are delivered. You will also lead the annual budgeting cycle, collate and validate all budget inputs, maintain the forecasting model, and deliver clear cashflow and variance analysis to senior management. In addition, you will manage and develop a direct report, ensuring they are equipped and supported to perform effectively. Altogether, your work will directly influence business decisions, strengthen financial controls and contribute to the organisation's long‑term sustainability. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will bring a strong technical foundation alongside excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. You should hold a degree‑level qualification or be studying towards, or already hold, a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. You will have at least three years of relevant management accounting experience, with a solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting. You will be comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment, producing accurate information under pressure and managing competing priorities effectively. A key requirement is the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues, influencing and guiding them to take the right actions for the organisation as a whole. Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge assumptions are essential. Experience working in the not‑for‑profit or charity sector, or with charity accounts, would be beneficial but is not mandatory. What you'll get in return In return, you will step into a high‑profile, impactful role where your insight will directly shape financial performance and organisational decision‑making. You will work closely with senior leaders and operational teams, gaining valuable exposure and influence across the business. The organisation offers a supportive and collaborative culture that values development, encourages new ideas and invests in its people. You will have the opportunity to lead key financial processes, contribute to investment decisions and play a central part in improving long‑term sustainability while supporting meaningful community outcomes. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Interim Hed of Finance - 6 month contract Not-for-profit organisation – Interim Head of Finance – 6 months Location: Edinburgh Contract: Interim (cover during permanent recruitment process) Start: ASAP My client is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Interim Head of Finance to lead our finance function during a period of transformation and while we recruit to the permanent post. This is a critical leadership role, overseeing a high‑performing team and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting, effective financial controls, and strategic financial support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Provide strong leadership and direction to the Finance team, maintaining high standards of performance, service delivery, and professional development., • Oversee financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting., • Responsibility for business partnering and commercial finance team, • Drive positive change within the finance function, supporting ongoing improvement projects and modernising ways of working., • Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, supporting decision‑making with clear financial insight., • Ensure robust governance, compliance, and stewardship of public funds., • Maintain continuity and stability in the finance function throughout the permanent recruitment process.About You We are looking for a collaborative, resilient, and strategically minded finance leader who can quickly build rapport, bring structure, and guide the department through transition. You will: • Be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)., • Have demonstrable senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the public sector, policing, emergency services, or complex multi‑stakeholder environments., • Be confident leading change, improving processes, and embedding best practice. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4767454

An exciting, new stand-out client focused opportunity has arisen, with one of our long established, forward thinking Accountancy professional services Firms who continue to grow, for a suitably experienced Accountancy & Business Advisory Manager. Ideal for a qualified Accountant seeking to play a key role in shaping a modern, tech enabled advisory offering! This broad role will suit an ambitious, recently qualified CA/ACCA who enjoys working closely with clients as a Business advisor, with proven accountancy/business advisory experience managing a client portfolio and PQE gained from another UK Practice Firm. You will be keen to work closely with a diverse range of clients, managing a small team in a collaborative, friendly team environment. As a key member of the team, reporting to senior management/Directors and front person for your clients, you will have the opportunity to manage a wide and varying client portfolio, managing and leading your team, organising and managing workflow- budgeting, forecasting and cashflow modelling, year end and management accounting, significant business advisory and assisting Senior Management with business development and ad hoc projects. Leading a portfolio of clients as the main relationship owner, you will assist clients to understand their business performance and any potential improvement areas or opportunities with extensive use of technology including various Cloud & IT accounts packages, Why join this client? Varied client portfolio, stand out opportunity. Our client supports flexible start/finish times if required, with significant hybrid working- if desired, and a genuine opportunity offering real scope to further develop your career at a most exciting time to join this Firm! Competitive salary, pension, great holidays, flexible working with varied flexi benefits package to select and suit benefits that suit your personal needs. Ideal person: Enthusiastic, ambitious Qualified CA/ACCA with broad UK Accountancy Practice Firm background Keen to work closely with clients as an all round advisor Team player with strong client and interpersonal skills Strong IT Accounts experience and interest in technology People management/ leadership skills Business advisory experience and/or desire to be involved in this area TPBN1_UKTJ