Meraki Talent are supporting with the permanent appointment of an Accountant/Finance Business Partner based in central Edinburgh paying £45,000 - £48,000 plus bonus & strong benefits.

The Company

Over the past decade this business has experienced over 500% growth, with a further 130% forecasted for the next 2 years alone. This growth trajectory will be achieved through both organic expansion and M&A activity.

The Role

The position can be described as a hybrid role that will be split between BAU finance and commercial finance. The role will be under the tutelage of a fantastic Director of Finance, with access to a brilliant Senior Commercial Accountant acting the perfect mentor figure.BAU Finance:

• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, & controls
• Annual audit preparation
• Ensuring a robust month-end close
• Balance sheet integrity & reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Overseeing an Accounts Assistant performing transactional finance processing

Commercial Finance:

• Aiding direction and decision making through financial analysis & business partnering
• Business partnering with non-financial and senior stakeholders including C-Suite
• Involvement in tendering and sales process including pricing, costing and profit protection
• Production and presentation of MI & monthly reporting packs
• Financial modelling
• Budgeting & forecasting

On Offer

The position is based in central Edinburgh, with fantastic hybrid working (2 days per week in the office). The role will also offer:

• £45,000 - £48,000
• Bonus
• Competitive pension
• A fantastic range of benefits & perks
• Flexible & hybrid working

Candidate Profile

The role needs strong month-end, and management & financial accounts experience, and an exposure to commercial finance with a real desire to build upon business partnering skills. We are keen to engage with candidates that meet the below criteria:

• Actively studying a professional accountancy qualification
• Strong month-end, and management & financial accounts experience
• Commercial finance exposure
• Proficient user of Excel & analytically minded
• Excellent communication skills

Next Steps

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