Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Glasgow, London, or Cardiff | 5-month contract | Public Sector | Negotiable Day Rate

Join as a Financial Accountant in a key public sector role.
Use your CCAB qualification to support reporting, VAT, and assets.
Great team, hybrid working, and strong daily rate.

Top Benefits

• Hybrid working - 2 days in either the Glasgow, Cardiff or London office

• Competitive daily rate - Can be negotiated

• Pension - up to 27% employer contribution (if extended to perm)

• Flexible hours - excellent work-life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reconciliations and support fixed asset management

• Lead VAT return prep and ensure compliance with HMRC COS rules

• Support Whole of Government Accounts submissions

• Coach team members and provide clear task direction

Must-Have Requirements

• CCAB qualified (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW)

• Up to 5 years post-qualification experience

• Strong VAT and financial reporting knowledge

• Confident using Excel and working to tight deadlines

• Comfortable working in a team and coaching others

Nice to Have

• Experience in public sector or government finance

• Knowledge of Contracted Out Services VAT rules

• Awareness of Whole of Government Accounts process

Company Culture

We're values-led, collaborative and future-focused.
People love working here because they feel trusted, supported, and part of something bigger.
Our team has purpose - making energy fairer, cleaner and more affordable for everyone in the UK.

Ready to apply?

If you're a qualified Financial Accountant looking for a meaningful public sector role, we want to hear from you!

📩 Apply now with your CV and expected daily rate.
📞 Want to chat first? Reach out to Erinne - and we can chat through the role.

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.