Accountant | Audit 1st Time Mover

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Meraki Talent Full time

Meraki Talent are engaged on a permanent Accountant role based in Edinburgh with strong hybrid working options paying up to £53,000 + excellent bonus potential & wider benefits package including generous pension.

The Opportunity

You'll be presented to join a thriving commercial business that has an outstanding reputation for hiring the highest calibre of finance professionals creating a mentorship rich environment. Furthermore, they are renowned for offering fantastic internal progression opportunities including the ability to move into management accounting, FP&A, project accounting etc.

The role is extremely varied, and will include the following components:

  • Involvement in complex accounting including M&A activity
  • Business partnering with senior and non-financial stakeholders
  • Involvement in global process and continuous improvement initiatives

Why Join

  • Thriving commercial business with strong domestic and international footprint
  • Mentorship rich environment
  • Fantastic track record of internal progression for aspiring finance professionals
  • £53,000 base salary
  • Excellent bonus potential
  • Great wider benefits package including generous pension
  • Strong hybrid working

What You'll Bring

To be considered, you MUST be:

  • Qualified Accountant (or at least exam qualified)
  • Trained and qualified in audit & seeking first inhouse move into industry
  • Exposure to large & complex audits in commercial sector (not financial services or public sector)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Next Steps

Please don't hesitate to contact John Gilbertson for a private & confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE, THE EMPLOYER CAN NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.



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