Summary: The Management Accountant role at a prestigious professional services firm in Edinburgh City Centre is a 6-month fixed-term contract that involves compiling departmental management accounts, producing financial reports, and supporting budgeting cycles. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compiling comprehensive departmental management accounts and delivering insightful financial analysis
• Producing accurate and timely monthly management reporting packs
• Performing detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Delivering financial reports tailored to stakeholder needs
• Establishing and nurturing strong working relationships with internal budget owners and senior leaders
• Supporting the planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles
• Completing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Creating and formalising business processes and accounting policy documentation
• Assisting the finance function with ad hoc financial management tasks
• Engaging in finance-related initiatives, projects, and presentations

Key Skills:

• Consistently delivering accurate financial data within set timeframes
• Outstanding communication skills and stakeholder engagement
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Proven ability to lead and implement financial transformation initiatives
• Skilled in risk management and navigating complex financial situations
• Recognised professional accountancy qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience
• Advanced user of Excel and proficient in data analysis tools

Salary (Rate): 45000

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance