Group Financial Accountant
2 weeks ago
W&A are delighted to be supporting a global business to source a Group Financial Accountant. The role is based in Edinburgh and offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, plus a discretionary annual bonus and benefits (more details below).
Company Profile
Our client is an acquisitive organisation with a focus on delivering integrated business solutions across Europe. With operations in multiple jurisdictions, the group is investing heavily in its financial infrastructure to support growth and ensure strong governance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a commercially focused finance function, offering significant exposure to consolidation, audit, tax, and systems-related projects in a truly international environment.
Position Profile
The Group Financial Accountant will play a key role in supporting group consolidation activities, maintaining financial control within the ERP system, and delivering high-quality reporting for group leadership. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Finance Manager, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of month-end reporting and supporting year-end compliance deliverables, including audit and tax.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and consolidation of monthly financial results across multiple European entities.
- Review and prepare journal entries and ensure correct invoice allocations and ledger accuracy.
- Perform and develop robust balance sheet reconciliations to enhance financial integrity.
- Assist in producing monthly group reporting packs, including insightful commentary on financial variances.
- Engage in the year-end audit process, including the drafting of financial statements and audit documentation.
- Liaise with external tax advisors to assist in the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns.
- Contribute to the preparation of VAT returns and compliance reporting.
- Work within the ERP system to ensure data accuracy and support system improvements.
- Act as a key contributor to ongoing finance transformation projects and process automation.
- Build effective working relationships across the finance function to ensure knowledge sharing and reduce key-person dependency.
Person Profile
- Recently qualified accountant (CA/ACA/ACCA), ideally with exposure to group finance or international reporting environments.
- Experience working in a multi-entity structure, preferably with a European focus.
- High attention to detail, with strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Confident communicator with a collaborative, proactive approach to problem solving.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite is highly desirable.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver on deadlines and support continuous improvement.
- Strong Excel skills, with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word.
Package Benefits
The Group Financial Accountant role offers:
- Competitive base salary (available on request) + discretionary annual bonus
- Competitive employer contribution
- Generous annual entitlement, including public holidays
- Private Medical Cover
- Career development opportunities within a growing international group
- Hybrid working arrangement
How to Apply
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jack Ramage or reach out to W&A for a private and confidential discussion about the role and your current circumstances.
Alternatively, please apply, and we will be in touch.
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