Accountant

iMultiply Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Edinburgh is seeking a qualified accountant for a key finance role. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, forecasts, and staff while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This role offers a salary of up to £53,000, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits including 35 days annual leave and a strong focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Enhanced family leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and forecasts.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff.
• Familiarity with SORP and OSCR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Line manage two Finance Officers based in Edinburgh.
• Act as systems administrator for Xero and other financial systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

THE ORGANISATION

Victim Support Scotland is a national charity providing practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime.

• National presence with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Committed to trauma-informed practice and inclusive workplace culture
• Investors in People, Living Wage, and Disability Confident accredited
• Offers flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing

THE ROLE

This is a key role within the Finance & Estates team, reporting to the Head of Finance & Estates.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and annual budgets
• Line manage two Finance Officers based in Edinburgh
• Act as systems administrator for Xero, Zoho (expenses), and PO systems
• Support business planning and financial strategy
• Ensure compliance with SORP, OSCR, and internal controls
• Hybrid working with regular presence in Edinburgh expected

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You\'ll be a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a mission-led environment.

Mandatory

• Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience preparing management accounts and forecasts
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills (Xero preferred)
• Experience managing or mentoring staff
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain finance to non-finance colleagues

Preferred

• Experience in the charity or third sector
• Familiarity with SORP and OSCR requirements
• Experience using Xero

ON OFFER

VSS offers a supportive, flexible and purpose-driven working environment.

• Salary: Up to £53,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
• 35-hour working week (4-day week may be considered)
• 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Health cash plan, Perkbox discounts, and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Learning and development opportunities

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual\'s 'protected characteristic'.

If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but you don\'t think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don\'t meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.