Financial Accountant

iMultiply are assisting with the appointment of a permanent Financial Accountant based in Edinburgh with a highly competitive salary and benefits package including pension & private healthcare.

The Company

This dynamic business is a regarded as top employer within Edinburgh which is attributed to its fantastic culture, environment and senior finance leadership team. Furthermore, it’s a company which can offer ample career progression and development opportunities due to its size, reach and a number of exciting and high value projects. This is a business that is never prepared to stand still, striving for excellence is in its DNA and its constantly looking to expand its market share, brand & reputation.

The Role

The position of Financial Accountant has an international reach and is a newly created vacancy due to further expansion & growth with the business. It involves a strong blend of both financial and management accounting, whilst also being involved in projects and driving efficiencies including processes, procedures & controls.

This role would be ideal for a qualified Financial Accountant with industry experience seeking a more senior role with international exposure or an individual looking to take their first step from an Accountancy Practice into industry (Accounts/Audit Senior, Manager or Senior Manager). As it’s a new vacancy the business have the ability to tailor the level of the role to fit individuals from newly qualified to five years post qualification experience.

On Offer

The role of Financial Accountant will offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package including pension & private healthcare.

You will be involved in but not restricted to the following duties:

• Reporting to and deputising for the Finance Manager
• Dotted line and constant exposure to the Financial Controller, Finance Director and CFO
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements
• Preparing monthly reporting packs and overseeing month-end process
• Variance analysis and adhoc reporting
• Annual audit preparation and liaising with external auditors
• Ensuring adherence with internal and external compliance & regulations
• Ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet including reconciliations
• Maintaining intercompany transactions
• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, controls & systems
• Involvement with a number of high value and business critical projects
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Adhoc duties

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following experience:

• Qualified Accountant
• Exposure to accounts preparation, pure audit experience won’t be accepted
• Ability to interact and influence internal & external stakeholders
• Exposure to an ERP system would be advantageous but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion.