Project Accountant

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - 3 DAYS PER WEEK - INSIDE IR35

One of Loriens Edinburgh based Public Sector clients are looking for a fully qualified Project Accountant on a part time basis working 3 days per week on an initial contract running up to the 31st of October 2025.

Essential skills

• CCAB or CIMA qualified
• Experience of public sector procurement and in setting out the financial arrangements of contracts with external suppliers to secure long-term public value during the implementation phase of the project and in the transition to Business-as-Usual
• Experience in applying HM Treasury Green Book guidance to public sector business or digital transformation business cases and in supporting the development of business cases based on the five-case model and to the Full Business Case stage
• Proven track record in financial planning and management and have at least five years' experience at a senior level
• Detailed knowledge of financial legislation, regulations, guidance and good practice
• An effective communicator and are skilled at presenting complex information in a balanced, influential, and persuasive manner with accuracy, clarity and conciseness
• Strong analysis and business report writing skills and experience
• Experience of using Microsoft Office and accounting software packages
• Educated to degree level and/ or have other relevant professional qualifications

Desirable skills

• Experience in training and sharing your knowledge and any lessons learned with other financially qualified individuals in the application of HM Treasury Green Book guidance to public sector business cases and change initiatives
• Innovative ideas on how the organisation could improve its financial management, budget setting and reporting arrangements

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.