Interim Senior Accountant - Edinburgh

W&A is supporting a leading UK logistics business as they seek a Senior Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant for an initial six-month contract, with longer term potential thereafter.

This role is based in West Edinburgh and is a hybrid role (three days in office).  

The position plays a key role in supporting the year-end statutory reporting cycle and driving integration project work following a recent major business acquisition. 

The Opportunity 
Working closely with the Corporate Reporting, Tax & Treasury Manager for UK&I, you’ll take ownership of the statutory financial reporting process for the newly acquired business, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and UK tax regulations. Alongside delivering on year-end reporting requirements, you’ll contribute to project work supporting the integration into the wider group - helping shape financial processes and governance as the combined business continues to grow. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements under IFRS for the acquired business. 
• Manage end-to-end audit activities, liaising with internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion. 
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including preparation and submission of corporate tax returns. 
• Support integration and transition workstreams, aligning accounting and reporting practices with group standards. 
• Prepare technical accounting papers and advise on complex IFRS issues. 
• Provide analytical insight and recommendations to support senior management decision-making.  
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls and efficiency. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).  
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK tax compliance.  
• Proven experience producing statutory accounts and managing audits.  
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly. 
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience. 
• A proactive, adaptable mindset suited to project and integration environments. 

Package & Details 

• Salary circa £65,000 p.a. 
• Excellent benefits - Up to 25% + £6k car allowance.
• Six-month fixed-term contract with immediate start. 
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 remote).  
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact business integration project. 
• Collaborative culture within a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation. 

To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green at andrea@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.