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Financial Control Accountant - Edinburgh

£40,000 - £45,000 - Financial Services - Qualified Accountancy & Finance
Ref: 1914 Date Posted: Monday 14 Mar 2022

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