Project Financial Accountant

Meraki Talent are supporting with the appointment of a permanent Project Financial Accountant based in Edinburgh paying a highly competitive base salary, fantastic bonus potential, excellent pension and a range of great benefits & perks.

The Company

This businesses DNA has been formed around sustainability and the dedication to Net Zero. It’s a project related environment, with access to some of the most high profile & value projects within the UK.

Furthermore, it’s renowned for being a lean business with highly qualitive divisions and employees which contributes to an exceptional culture, environment, career progression & fantastic exposure.

The Role

The Project Financial Accountant role has exceptional visibility and access to the strategic objectives, direction and senior leadership team. The role is a very varied position and will be a variety of financial accounting & project components including:

• Business partnering and liaising with senior stakeholders & leadership team
• Assisting with financial reporting and financial statement preparation
• Annual audit preparation including liaising with External Auditors
• Balance sheet integrity & reconciliations
• Project finance and lease management
• Treasury & hedging
• Taxation and VAT returns
• Ensuring robust month & year-end close
• Reviewing and developing processes, procedures, controls & systems
• ERP developments

On Offer

The position of Project Financial Accountant is based in Edinburgh with strong hybrid/flexible working. The role will also offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic bonus potential
• Excellent pension
• Life cover
• Private healthcare
• A range of other benefits & perks
• Flexible and hybrid working

Candidate Profile

The employer is willing to consider applications of qualified Accountants from existing inhouse Financial Accountants or 1st time movers looking to secure their first inhouse from an Accountancy Practice/Firm.

Also, the successful individual doesn’t need to tick all the boxes of the job specification (VAT/Taxation/Treasury) provided they are qualified and can demonstrate a capability & willingness to bridge any gaps.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Qualified Accountant
• Strong financial accounting/reporting exposure
• Experienced in IFRS

Next Steps

Please do not hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion regarding this brilliant permanent opportunity.