Finance Analyst

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish business is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the Accounting & Finance department. You'll assist with monthly and year-end accounts, budget processes, and reporting. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and Excel skills. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,000 to £30,000, along with benefits like pension contributions and staff discounts.

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.
• Experience with various systems for financial management.
• Strong competency in Excel.
• Technical accounting knowledge.
• Enthusiastic and self-starter.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good communicator and team worker.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month end management and year-end statutory accounts.
• Preparation of subsidiary monthly management accounts.
• Supporting budget and forecasting processes.
• Supporting statutory audit.
• Support budget and forecasting processes.
• Production of financial reports for stakeholders.
• Data uploading including VAT returns.
• Reviewing and processing payroll.
• Updating and maintaining departmental processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel competency

Technical accounting knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

The Finance Assistant role involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry by assisting with monthly end and year-end statutory accounts, analysing financial data and contributing to 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
• 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

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Wide range of experience working with various systems to gain 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!