Summary: The Financial Accountant role at an Edinburgh-based organization involves preparing and reviewing year-end accounts on an initial 12-month contract. The position requires ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and accounting standards, as well as liaising with statutory auditors. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in financial services or asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of year-end financial statements
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and accounting standards
• Review and submission of monthly VAT returns
• Preparation of information for annual statutory accounts
• Liaising with statutory auditors

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong Technical Accounting Knowledge
• Experience of Financial Services or Asset Management
• Proven experience in financial / statutory accounting
• Immediately available or short notice period

Salary (Rate): 60000

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance