Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: EH1 Edinburgh City of Edinburgh
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Due to expansion and internal progression, we are working on a brilliant opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a leading international consultancy, reporting directly into the Group Financial Controller. The business are based in Edinburgh although this role is fully remote.
You will be part of an ambitious team who are always looking to progress and push the business forward into different areas of the market. As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of annual statutory accounts, working alongside the Group Financial Controller
* Completion of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
* Preparation of budgets and forecasts on a monthly basis
* Maintenance of the balance sheet, including monthly review of all reconciliations and identification of any areas of risk or concern
* Support the business in financial decision-making and identifying areas for process improvement across the finance function
Key Requirements:
* Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) looking for your first move from practice or with relevant industry experience
* Strong technical accounting skills with experience in a similar position
* Knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate to other areas of the business
In return you will:
* Develop your commercial acumen, being involved in several high-profile projects across finance
* Work in a business that is highly acquisitive with proven progression plans already in place for their employees
* Gain the ability to actively build relationships, communicate and influence all relevant stakeholders
* Take ownership of projects and make a real impact on the business over the next few years
If you are a proactive and ambitious Financial Accountant looking for a new challenge, I’d love to hear from you. In return, you get to be a part of a dynamic, collaborative work environment with opportunities for career growth and development