PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT - The best appointment you'll make
Wilkinson & Associates is working with a retail bank in Edinburgh to help source a Financial Control Accountant. This role is well suited to a newly qualified accountant looking to make a move into industry as you’ll get full exposure to the month-end and reporting processes, which is an excellent platform to begin your career in industry.
The nature of this role can be a springboard for future development.
Our client recognises the importance of work-life balance offering a flexible hybrid model.
The role will be responsible for the integrity of the financial information used in external Regulatory & Statutory reporting and internal management decision making
This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with a strong culture of inclusion and supporting career development.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of the month-end position
Reconciliation and substantiation of the Balance Sheet
Provision of cash flow
Compilation of supplementary information for Regulatory and Statutory reporting
Identifying and managing risks and issues as they arise and ensuring respective control framework requirements are adhered to
Providing assurance on the Financial Control Framework
Understanding and managing the impact of change on Financial Control processes
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders across the business
Providing SME knowledge to support change initiatives
Required Skills & Abilities:
Qualified Accountant
Risk management and financial control experience. Candidates from an external audit background are encouraged to apply
Working knowledge of accounting principles and standards, both IFRS and FRS102
Oracle Financials skills are desirable but not essential
Competent MS Excel skills and a desire to further build upon these