Senior Accountant | Edinburgh City Centre | £50k - £60k - #2171009

Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing Scottish business in the appointment of a Senior Accountant in Edinburgh on a permanent basis, paying up to £60k.

The Company:

Operating across a diverse portfolio of consumer-focused businesses, our client has built a strong reputation through consistent growth, investment and long-term success. With a collaborative culture and a highly visible finance function, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership, influence decision-making and play a key role in the continued development of the finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position offers a broad and varied remit with significant exposure to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Production and review of monthly management accounts across a multi-entity portfolio
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Variance analysis and provision of meaningful business performance insights
• Supporting year-end processes and external audit requirements
• VAT returns and associated compliance responsibilities
• Business partnering with stakeholders across multiple sites and departments
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and processes
• Supervising, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals
• Supporting ad-hoc commercial and finance improvement projects

Why Apply?

• £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience
• Hybrid
• Flexibility
• Stable and growing organisation with an excellent reputation
• Genuine progression
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to develop and shape a finance team
• Broad role offering significant variety
• Edinburgh city centre location
• Staff discount scheme
• Enhanced annual leave with additional service
• Pension increase option via salary sacrifice
• Employee Assistance Programme

Candidate Profile

• Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or QBE
• Management accounting experience within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Experience managing multiple entities, locations or operational business units
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Prior team leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Candidates making their first move from practice will also be considered

Next Steps

If interested in this or indeed finance opportunities in general please apply and reach out to Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent