Finance & Accountancy Adviser

Finance & Accountancy Adviser - 56 Days/12 Months - £525/day Inside IR35 - Edinburgh/GlasgowLorien are supporting a key public sector client for an experienced Finance & Accountancy Adviser to provide specialist financial advice and support across financial reporting, governance, annual accounts, audit activity and longer-term financial planning.This role will suit a qualified accountant who can operate independently, assess existing finance processes and controls, deliver practical improvements, and provide senior-level financial support to stakeholders, Boards and Audit Committees.Key DetailsStart Date: December 2026Duration: 12 Months (potential 12 month extension)Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow HybridCommitment: 56 Days Across 12 MonthsIR35: Inside IR35Rate: Up to £525/dayKey ResponsibilitiesReview and assess existing finance, accounting and reporting processesEvaluate financial reporting arrangements and recommend improvementsSupport ongoing development of financial controls, governance and reporting standardsPrepare and support annual accounts in line with relevant accounting standards and guidanceCoordinate and liaise with internal and external auditorsProduce and review monthly financial reporting and management informationSupport reporting to Boards and Audit & Risk CommitteesManage financial elements of lease accounting, including IFRS16 requirementsDevelop and maintain financial models to support planning and forecastingSupport annual budget setting and longer-term financial strategy developmentDeliver analysis and reporting on financial performance and key finance metricsProvide coaching and guidance to support capability development within the finance functionSupport ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requirementsEssential ExperienceProfessionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAS or equivalent)Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial management experienceExcellent technical accounting skillsExtensive experience preparing year-end accounts and supporting external auditMonthly management accounts and financial reporting experienceAdvanced Excel and financial modelling capabilityExperience presenting financial information to senior stakeholdersAbility to work independently in a changing environment whilst managing competing prioritiesExperience developing or coaching finance staffDesirable ExperiencePublic sector finance experienceOracle Financials knowledgeExperience working within complex governance environmentsKnowledge of government budgeting cyclesWhole of Government Accounts (WGA) experienceConsolidation return experienceIFRS16 experience