Maria Stathopoulou
Senior Consultant
About this Role
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to step into a key leadership role during a maternity leave?
THE ORGANISATION
The organisation is a UK-based group specialising in medical services, with a focus on consolidating multiple regional businesses into a streamlined operation. Supporting rapid growth and recent acquisitions, the business values accuracy, collaboration, and process improvement. They are currently seeking to strengthen their financial leadership temporarily to manage internal reporting and support ongoing projects.
THE ROLE
Based in Edinburgh City Centre, the Assistant Accountant will report directly to the Group Head of Finance. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role, offering an exciting chance to support financial reporting during a significant period of change. Your main responsibilities include preparing month-end processes, assisting with the year-end audit, and supporting acquisition onboarding activities. The role involves cross-company reporting, system improvements, and ad-hoc analysis, with occasional travel to regional businesses. The ideal candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently within a fast-moving environment.
- Prepare management accounts for multiple UK entities
- Support month-end closing, including reconciliations and journal entries
- Assist with year-end reports and internal audit preparation
- Participate in acquisition onboarding, process mapping, and data transfer
- Contribute to system implementation projects and process improvements
- Engage in ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The role is suited to a part-qualified accountant or someone qualified by experience, with solid experience in management accounting, ideally within a multi-site business or industry context. They should have the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to evolving priorities is essential.
Mandatory
- Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent with at least 2 years relevant experience
- Proven experience with month-end processes, reconciliations, and management reporting
- Experience with cloud-based accounting software
- Proficient in Excel (vlookups, pivots, formulas) and comfortable with system implementations
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
ON OFFER
The organisation provides a supportive environment working predominantly in their Edinburgh headquarters, with some flexibility for remote work. This is a fixed-term opportunity, expected to last approximately 9-12 months, with a possibility of extension based on business needs. You will have the chance to make a real impact during a pivotal period of consolidation and systems enhancement. A competitive salary in the range of £32,000–£35,000 per annum is offered, along with potential travel to regional sites.
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