Exciting opportunity for an Intercompany and Project Accountant to join us in Edinburgh. This role is crucial for managing financial transactions between different entities within the firm, and advance key projects that will enhance the organisation. About us CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800 lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the role In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: Processing of Intercompany Transactions: Process intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate recording in the general ledger. Invoice Preparation: Generate intercompany invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. Reconciliation: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of intercompany accounts to ensure all balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly. Collaboration: Work closely with finance teams across various departments and international offices to gather necessary financial data, facilitate transactions, and resolve discrepancies. Compliance: Ensure all intercompany transactions comply with company policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and other regulatory requirements. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements by ensuring that intercompany transactions are accurately reflected. Audit Support: Participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for intercompany transactions and reconciliations. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of intercompany accounting procedures. Assist in key projects: Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to provide financial insights, support decision-making and drive projects to completion. Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, document project transactions, and ensure data integrity. About you We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience: Solid planning and project management skills: Experience focusing on tracking the costs, progress and driving to completion of specific projects. Qualified Accountant: Holds an accountancy qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or similar), very close to qualifying or several years being QBE. Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and project management. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation and reporting. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software (3E desirable but not essential), spreadsheet applications, and project management tools. What’s in it for you? We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include: • Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) • Flexible, hybrid working policy • Generous bonus scheme • Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) • Holiday exchange scheme • Private medical insurance • Enhanced parental leave • Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Equal opportunities At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work. When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisitioncms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Here are the next steps. We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted. LI-EC2