Actionus

Lothian

Finance and Accounting jobs in Edinburgh.

Finance teams hire for month-end, year-end, system implementations and permanent growth, from transactional roles through to qualified accountants. Actionus places finance staff into temporary, interim and permanent roles across public and private sector organisations.

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Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • —NHS Lothian
  • —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • —NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • NHS and public sector finance
  • SMEs and corporates
  • Charities and housing associations
  • Shared service centres

Common specialities

  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Payroll
  • Management accounts
  • Financial accounting
  • Audit
  • Business partnering

Questions

Finance and Accounting work in Edinburgh, answered.

What finance and accounting jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent finance and accounting roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including nhs and public sector finance, smes and corporates, charities and housing associations. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire finance professionals in Edinburgh?
Actionus works with commercial and support services employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring finance professionals.
What registration do I need to work as a finance and accounting professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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