Financial Controller

Wilkinson And Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A property investment and development firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Qualified Chartered Accountant for a full-time role supporting the Finance Director. You'll manage financial aspects of development projects, including reporting and cashflow planning. The position offers diverse responsibilities in a supportive environment focused on professional growth, with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base package

Discretionary annual bonus

Employer pension contribution of 8%

34 days annual leave

Private health cover

Life assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post qualified experience in financial control or management roles.
• Solid grounding in management and statutory reporting.
• Exposure to property, development or investment sectors advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for development subsidiaries and joint ventures.
• Review budgets and forecasts prepared by joint venture partners.
• Manage cashflows and covenant compliance.
• Produce annual statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS

Strong Excel, modelling and analytical skills

Effective communication

Organised, proactive and detail-driven

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job description

Overview

Ambitious, hands-on and commercially aware - this opportunity offers the chance to take real ownership within a respected, privately owned property investment and development business. Based in Edinburgh, this is a permanent, full-time role working closely with the Finance Director on a varied portfolio of high-profile projects and joint ventures.

The Opportunity

This position blends technical accounting responsibility with commercial, project-focused exposure. Supporting the Finance Director, you’ll help manage all financial aspects of a growing development portfolio - from management reporting and cashflow planning to joint venture oversight and investment analysis. It’s an ideal environment for someone eager to broaden their experience, deepen their commercial understanding and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for development subsidiaries and joint ventures
• Review budgets, forecasts and reports prepared by joint venture partners
• Manage cashflows, banking drawdowns and covenant compliance
• Contribute to project appraisals, investment evaluations and financial models
• Produce annual statutory accounts and liaise with auditors
• Attend joint venture Board and Shareholder meetings
• Supervise and support finance team members
• Liaise with legal, tax and professional advisers
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and reporting capability

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS)
• 2-5 years post qualified experience in financial control / management role(s)
• Solid grounding in management and statutory reporting
• Strong Excel, modelling and analytical skills, with commercial awareness.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels
• Organised, proactive and detail-driven approach
• Exposure to property, development or investment sectors would be advantageous but not essential
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm to develop within a broad and varied role

Package & Benefits

• Competitive base package (available on request)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employer pension contribution of 8% (subject to 4% employee contribution)
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Private health cover, life assurance and income protection
• A comprehensive range of wellbeing, lifestyle and flexible benefits to support balance and growth

Reasons to Join

• Work closely with a highly experienced Finance Director and gain broad exposure across the full development cycle
• Opportunity to combine technical accounting with strategic, project-driven work
• Supportive, people-centred culture in a stable, well-financed organisation
• Genuine scope for professional growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial team

To learn more or apply, please contact Jack Ramage at [e-mail] for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.