Robert Half
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Location: Edinburgh Area
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Study Support: Full study support and funding available
We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant on behalf of an established organisation based in the Edinburgh area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant looking to develop their technical accounting experience, take on greater responsibility, and progress their career within industry.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Finance Manager and senior leadership team, you will support the technical accounting function and play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
This is a hands-on position within a relatively small finance team, offering broad exposure across the business and the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
- Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
- Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
- Preparing and posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
- Analysing financial information and investigating variances.
- Producing and maintaining Excel-based reports and analysis.
- Supporting budgets, forecasts, and management information.
- Assisting with statutory accounting and year-end requirements.
- Working with senior stakeholders to provide accurate financial information.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting.
- Supporting the development of finance and ERP systems.
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About You
We are looking for someone with a strong technical accounting foundation who is ready to take the next step in their career.
Ideally, you will have:
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- Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified status, ideally CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
- Strong financial accounting and month-end experience.
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
- A self-motivated, organised, and process-driven approach.
- The ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
What’s on Offer?
- £40,000–£45,000 salary
- Full study support and funding
- Broad technical accounting and reporting exposure
- Close working relationship with senior management
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a lean finance team
- Excellent opportunity for a PQ/NQ accountant to develop their career
If you are a technically strong PQ/NQ Accountant and are interested in exploring the opportunity, please get in touch for more information.
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