Symbiotic Talent are partnering with a progressive and innovative large business in Edinburgh to identify a career focused newly qualified accountant. This role's purpose is to report on the financial performance of the business and ensure the statutory reporting requirements are met whilst maintaining careful management of the assets, liabilities and transactions through strong balance sheet control.
The Culture
Supportive and collaborative and having a real focus on building relationships with customers and the wider business
Continuous improvement and challenge
Operational excellence and personal development
The Role
Responsible for the integrity of the Balance Sheet ensuring the production of monthly reporting and analysis on all aspects of the balance sheet and all reconciliations
Preparation of insightful financial commentary for input to the monthly board papers
Supporting the budget process in regard to balance sheet accounts and the P&L impact
Preparation of the statutory accounts in accordance with IAS
Dealing with the auditors at half year and year end
Be a point of contact for any technical accounting issues
Embedding internal controls within financial processes
Monthly VAT and and annual corporation tax returns
Assist with treasury interest issues
Develop relationships and partner with other business areas to work together to achieve KPIs
The Person
A qualified accountant - CA or ACCA
Approachable and engaging! The wider finance team are enthusiastic and helpful therefore seeking an individual who can add value to the team environment
Experience in the preparation of statutory accounts and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Continuous improvement and challenging mindset
Analytical and proactive
Happy to work office based 3 days a week (full time hours)
This role comes with onsite parking and excellent benefits. Please contact for a full role profile.