Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Financial Accountant based in Edinburgh (hybrid working) paying £55,000 + fantastic bonus, pension and benefits.

The CompanyThis highly commercial business has evolved significantly over the past decade as a result of organic growth, and creating several new revenue streams through diversification. Over the past few years, it has invested heavily in infrastructure, systems, back office and central support function to ensure it’s internal services are tip of the sword & capable of enabling the business to achieve its strategic objectives.This company has a truly unique culture and environment where it’s consider fast paced, with lots of juicy value-add projects in finance, but also places a huge empathise on employee well-being through being massively supportive, collaborative and creating brilliant flexibility including a great work like balance.

Finance Mentor Figures

This business has one of thee most talented finance functions in Scotland, with several extremely impressive senior qualified professionals that are passionate about mentoring & developing aspiring finance professionals to ensure they reach their full potential.

The Role

The position of Financial Accountant is a varied role, with the key components including:

• Business partnering with key stakeholders both senior & non-financial
• Preparation of statutory accounts & returns
• Preparation for annual audit, including liaising with External Auditors
• Assisting to enhance organisational governance, risk & compliance process
• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, controls & systems
• Involved in change/transformation projects
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaising with FP&A to utilise data to influence strategic direction and decision making
• Liaising with transactional finance

On Offer

The position of Financial Accountant is based in Edinburgh with good hybrid & flexible working. The role will also offer:

• £55,000 base salary
• Fantastic bonus potential
• Great employer pension
• A range of other benefits & perks
• Flexible & hybrid working

Candidate Profile

The employer is willing to consider applications from the following applicants:

• Qualified Accountant
• Strong financial accounting principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder managements skills
• Exposure or an interest in change/transformation would be advantageous

The employer is willing to consider an individual seeking their first move from an Accountancy Practice/Firm into industry provide they have a complex audit/business advisory portfolio with solid understanding of debits & credits.

Next Steps

Please don’t hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this excellent permanent opportunity.