Finance Analyst

ACCA Careers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Scottish business in Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry. This permanent position offers a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum, along with benefits such as a 5% pension contribution and 28 days of leave. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, technical accounting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel. Join a thriving team and contribute to financial planning in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

5% pension contribution

28 days of leave

30% staff discount on products

Finish at 2 pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong competency in Excel and technical accounting knowledge.
• Enthusiastic and self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month end and year-end statutory accounts.
• Supporting the consolidation of Group accounts.
• Production of financial reports for stakeholder use.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Competency in Excel

Problem solving skills

Good communication

Ability to interpret financial data

Job description

The Finance Assistant role involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry by supporting with monthly end and year-end statutory accounts, analysing financial data and assisting in decision-making processes. Based in Edinburgh, this permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to financial planning and reporting in a fast‑paced environment.

Client Details

The employer is a well established Scottish business within the FMCG industry. With a strong presence in Edinburgh, they operate in a collaborative environment, offering employees unique benefits and opportunities to grow within the business.

Description

• Assisting with month end management and year-end statutory accounts including intercompany transactions
• Including preparation and review of subsidiary monthly management accounts
• Supporting consolidation of Group accounts
• Supporting statutory audit
• Support budget and forecasting processes with specific focus on cashflow forecasting
• Production of financial reports to provide useful information for stakeholders via various systems
• Data uploading of info from one system to another including VAT returns
• Reviewing and processing payroll for a division
• Updating and maintaining departmental processes and procedures

Profile

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Wide range of working with various systems to have gained a strong understanding and capability
• Strong competency in excel
• Technical accounting knowledge
• Enthusiastic and self‑starter
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good communicator and team worker but also able to work on their own

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.
• 5% pension contribution.
• 28 days of leave
• 30% staff discount on products
• Finish at 2 pm on Fridays.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join a thriving FMCG business in Edinburgh. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!