Management Accountant / Finance Analyst

ACCA Careers; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish business in Edinburgh is looking for a Management Accountant / Finance Assistant to support its Accounting & Finance department. This permanent role involves assisting with monthly and year-end accounts, analyzing financial data, and contributing to financial planning in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The salary ranges from £28,000 to £32,000 per annum, plus benefits such as a discretionary bonus and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

5% pension contribution

35 days holiday

4x Salary Life Insurance

30% staff discount

Finish at 2 pm on Fridays

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong understanding and capability with various financial systems.
• Technical accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month end management and year-end statutory accounts.
• Supporting consolidation of Group accounts.
• Production of financial reports for stakeholders.
• Reviewing and processing payroll.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong competency in excel

Excellent problem solving skills

Good communicator

Job description

This Management Accountant / Finance Assistant role involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the FMCG industry by supporting with monthly end and year-end stat 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 £32,000 per annum.
• Discretionary bonus
• 5% pension contribution.
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• X4 Salary Life Insurance
• 30% staff discount on products
• Finish at 2 pm on Fridays. (Hours Mon-Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm, Fri 8.30am - 2pm)

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