Newly Qualified Financial Accountant: Reporting & Compliance

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Financial Accountant (UE07) in the Finance Department's Financial Accounting & Compliance Team. This full-time, 35 hours per week, open-ended permanent role requires a newly qualified accountant with proven experience in financial accounting, statutory statements, and complex reconciliations.

You will work across the University, guiding financial reporting, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring robust controls.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant with proven track record in financial accounting and statutory statements.
• Experience overseeing complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work with large datasets and experience with Oracle or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting processes.
• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations across key areas.
• Lead month-end procedures for investments and endowments.
• Support the preparation and audit of statutory financial statements.
• Provide guidance on financial accounting and control across the University.

Skills

Newly qualified accountant

Balance sheet reconciliations

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/CA)

Tools

Oracle accounting system

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Financial Accountant (UE07) in the Finance Department's Financial Accounting & Compliance Team. This full-time, 35 hours per week, open-ended permanent role requires a newly qualified accountant with proven experience in financial accounting, statutory statements, and complex reconciliations.

You will work across the University, guiding financial reporting, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring robust controls.