A qualified accountant is required to join the Compensation Accounting team in Edinburgh. BlackRock Finance & Strategy consists of Finance professionals in disciplines such as Tax, Business Finance, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting, Accounting Operations and Corporate Accounting. The Global Compensation Accounting team forms part of the Finance Controllers team and consists of five hubs based in Princeton, NYC, Edinburgh, Belgrade and Tokyo. The team is responsible for recording all expense related to compensation and benefits in the financial records of BlackRock, comprising around 50% of BlackRock’s cost base. Job Purpose/Background: This is an Associate position based in Edinburgh. The Compensation Accounting Associate will be responsible for supporting the team across all areas of compensation accounting. The individual will also have regular interactions with other Finance teams globally, as well as various other internal stakeholders such as HR Payroll, Legal Entity Controllers, FP&A and external auditors. This role presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to join a high quality, high performing team, gaining valuable experience of working in Finance within a large multinational firm. Key Responsibilities: • Working as an integral part of the Compensation Accounting team in Edinburgh. • Ensure compensation expense is recorded properly in accordance with GAAP. • Responsible for preparing balance sheet reconciliations and subsequent certification of the balance sheet • Prepare and present commentary to stakeholders on the P&L and balance sheet movements each month • Liaise and build strong working relationships with Payroll, Human Resources and other parts of Finance including legal entity controllers and tax. • Assist where required with project related deliverables surrounding implementation of new payrolls systems and the new Oracle general ledger. • Other ad hoc duties and monthly tasks as assigned. Development Value: • Opportunity to make a difference and have a high impact on key stakeholders within BlackRock Finance • Collaboration with internal partners located across the globe within a multinational organization. • This role will give the individual an excellent opportunity to develop their time management skills by working to tight timelines and deliver output for a myriad of stakeholders. • The candidate will be provided the responsibility of owning specific areas thus allowing them the opportunity to understand entire processes and procedures. • This role can provide a strong foundation for further career progression within BlackRock. Knowledge/Experience: • CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified. • At least a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting related role. • Prior experience within financial services or a large listed company preferable. • Self-motivated, proactive and able to challenge the status quo in a rapidly changing environment. • High attention to detail, ability to focus and take ownership of tasks until completion. • Strong task management and organizational skills. • Prior experience liaising with other groups and teams including external auditors. • Strong excel and data manipulation skills. Competencies: • Self-starter, highly numerate, quick learner, team player, with an ability to adjust to change and the desire to take on responsibility is required. • Well-organized, methodical and detail orientated with an ability to work to tight deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to synthesize information and summarize key issues. • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in both verbal and written form, with all levels of the business. • Initiative and confidence to identify potential process improvement opportunities and helping deliver benefit to the business. • Ability to partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to achieve tight monthly deadline.