Chartered Accountant

Job Description \n \n Chartered Accountant - Edinburgh - 6 months - Inside IR35 \n Lorien are supporting a key public sector client on the recruitment of a Chartered Accountant \n Title: Chartered Accountant \n Duration: 6 months \n Location: Edinburgh \n Rate: TBC \n IR35: Inside IR35 \n Role Overview \n This is a demand-led, part time role providing accounting support, with increased input during quarterly reporting, year-end and audit periods. \n Day to day, the role will involve: \n \n Reviewing and revising the draft 2025/26 annual accounts, incorporating agreed audit adjustments, and completing year-end closure within SAGE. \n Making agreed corrections to accounting records within SAGE, including invoices, credit notes and bank charges. \n Supporting quarterly financial reporting, including accruals and reversals. \n Developing management, cashflow and budget monitoring reports within SAGE. \n Supporting preparation of the 2026/27 budget and future year forecasting. \n Preparing, examining and certifying the annual accounts in line with the Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), and supporting the external audit process. \n Advising on improvements to financial processes and automation within SAGE. \n \n Essential Skills & Knowledge \n \n Chartered accountant with up-to-date professional registration. \n Working knowledge of SAGE. \n Experience preparing public sector accounts in accordance with FReM. \n Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. \n \n Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.