Project Accountant

Amplifi Talent are supporting a well-known and highly prestigious firm based in Edinburgh City Centre. This firm is a forward-thinking organisation with a significant global presence and a large, diverse team of professionals. They excel in combining local market expertise with a broad international perspective. Their commitment to fostering strong relationships with clients, employees, and the communities they serve is at the heart of their operations. This role will be an important member of their Accounting Centre of Excellence team located in Edinburgh City Centre, and will influence the entire business while providing exposure to a variety of key senior stakeholder. Key responsibilities: Processing of Intercompany Transactions: Process intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate recording in the general ledger. Invoice Preparation: Generate intercompany invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. Reconciliation: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of intercompany accounts to ensure all balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly. Collaboration: Work closely with finance teams across various departments and international offices to gather necessary financial data, facilitate transactions, and resolve discrepancies. Compliance: Ensure all intercompany transactions comply with company policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and other regulatory requirements. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements by ensuring that intercompany transactions are accurately reflected. Audit Support: Participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for intercompany transactions and reconciliations. Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of intercompany accounting procedures. Assist in key projects: Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to provide financial insights, support decision-making and drive projects to completion. Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, document project transactions, and ensure data integrity. Candidate Requirements: Qualified Accountant: Holds an accountancy qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or similar), very close to qualifying or several years being QBE. Solid planning and project management skills: Experience focusing on tracking the costs, progress and driving to completion of specific projects. Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and project management. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation and reporting. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheet applications, and project management tools. Remuneration Salary: Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, Generous Bonus Scheme, 25 days holidaysstats and a market leading wider rewards & benefits package

Location: Edinburgh, GB

Posted Date: 2/28/2025