256957 (AW) Assistant Finance Manager - Projects

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Assistant Finance Manager (Projects)

36 hours per week

Opportunity for flexible working hours

From 27 days annual leave + 8 days public holiday per annum (35 days leave in total)

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As a qualified accountant you’ll work closely with dynamic and enthusiastic professionals who are committed to making a difference. Working as part of a small team of six within the wider finance department you’ll work collaboratively to help deliver effective capital investment across the Lothians.

You’ll provide high level financial expertise to infrastructure investment projects ensuring all financial aspects are effectively managed and delivered. You’ll understand key emerging accounting issues such as IFRS 16 to enable you to lead on these and ensure accurate accounting. You’ll provide advice and analysis (both financial and non financial) to enable robust assessment and communication of proposals, and drive the identification of financial risks.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: ***email_hidden***

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