Financial Accountant

iMultiply are engaged on a permanent Financial Accountant role for a large corporate business based in Edinburgh paying £40,000 - £50,000 plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance and bonus.

The Company

This business has experienced substantial expansion as a result of organic growth, restructuring and M&A activity over the past five years. Its renowned for creating a fast paced and interactive environment where finance professionals will receive excellent exposure & visibility of the entire business whilst developing and progressing their careers. Furthermore, the company has a highly talented leadership team within finance that are passionate about mentoring and nurturing future Finance Directors and CFO's.

The Role

The position of Financial Accountant is a newly developed role as a result of the continued growth, expansion and restructuring. The role will report to and deputise for the Head of department whilst also having a dotted line to the Finance Director. The position of Financial Accountant will sit within the corporate accounting function but work very closely with FP&A, transactional finance, projects, taxation and also audit, risk & compliance.

This opportunity will ideally suit a qualified CA looking to make their first move into industry from the Big Four or a Top Tier Firm.

On Offer

The position of Financial Accountant will offer a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 plus a car allowance, bonus and other company perks including a highly competitive pension.

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

• Reporting to and deputising for the Head of Corporate Accounting
• Preparation and presentation of monthly reporting packs including liaising with audit, risk, compliance and taxation
• Preparation of statutory accounts under IFRS
• Assisting with year-end audit including liaising with external auditors
• Consolidation of accounts for multiple entities
• Overseeing group intercompany transactions
• Reviewing and ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet
• Business partnering with treasury and taxation departments to improve cash flow and optimise reserves
• Reviewing and improving processes, procedures & controls
• Assisting with M&A activities including the integration of new entities into the group
• Adhoc duties

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

• Qualified Accountant - ICAS, ICAEW or ACCA (ESSENTIAL)
• IFRS experience would be highly advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to liaise, communicate and influence senior stakeholders

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