Finance Manager - Newly Qualified

Wilkinson & Associates; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Supportive finance team

Genuine progression potential

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Manager for a leading business in Edinburgh. This role is ideal for newly qualified accountants looking to transition from practice to industry, offering hands-on experience in management accounting and commercial finance. The position provides exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to work within a supportive finance team. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant eager to step into industry.
• Trained in practice with knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS.
• Strong analytical skills and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• Produce statutory accounts under FRS102/IFRS.
• Support annual audits and liaise on tax compliance.
• Update financial models and forecasts.
• Review project agreements to ensure correct costing.

Skills

FRS102 knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Newly or recently qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you considering a move from practice into industry?

W&A is supporting a leading business in their search for a Finance Manager. Operating across multiple long-term projects, the organisation offers newly qualified accountants the chance to broaden their skills across management accounting, reporting, and commercial finance.

This is an excellent first move post‑qualification who’s ready to step into a dynamic and varied role. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to FRS102 and IFRS reporting, project finance, and stakeholder engagement across an established, growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• Produce statutory accounts under FRS102/IFRS, including group consolidation.
• Support annual audits and liaise with external advisers on tax and compliance.
• Update financial models, forecasts, and sensitivities.
• Review project agreements to ensure correct treatment of costs and income.

About You

• Newly or recently qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Trained in practice or industry, with knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS.
• Confident communicator with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Keen to develop your management accounting and commercial finance experience.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in office).
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and varied projects.
• Ideal first move from practice into a broad, hands‑on finance role.
• Supportive, technically strong finance team with genuine progression potential.

To learn more or apply, contact Jack Ramage at [e-mail] for a private and confidential discussion.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting