iMultiply are engaged with an established Scottish headquartered business for the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant (FP&A) paying £30,000 - £40,000 plus a competitive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a part or very recently qualified accountant looking to make a move from the Big4 into an industry role in a business that's keen to support their development and career progression. The Organisation Based in Edinburgh City Centre, the organisation employs over 300 people and boasts a number of key and diverse revenue streams. With a number of recent senior hires, the organisation has sent a message to the market that they intend to grow their market share in the short to medium term with more hires and acquisitions in the pipeline. Following these recent hires, a new position of Assistant Accountant (FP&A) has been created to allow the business to take a proactive and analytical approach to the organisation's financial performance. The Role Reporting to the Senior Group Accountant this newly created position will play a key role in overseeing the production of the monthly management board packs along with a key role in setting budgets, cashflows and identifying trends for senior department heads and the board of Directors. On Offer The role of Assistant Accountant (FP&A) will offer a salary of around £30,000-£40,000 plus a competitive benefits package. The offices premises are based in Edinburgh City Centre and easily accessible via public transport. You will be involved in but not restricted to the following duties: Update and maintain the Group Forecast Model in Excel for different scenarios as required for monthly reporting, budgeting/ quarterly forecasting, corporate cashflow submission to lenders and ad-hoc requirements including transactions and working capital reports Ensure the Group Forecast Model is aligned with the Long-Range Strategic Model and assist the Senior Group Accountant (in running the long range model as required Run and reconcile the monthly actuals file and ensure the report captures all controllable costs for Actual v Budget v Forecast reporting Prepare the templates used to gather the finance inputs to the quarterly review process and develop/maintain them to ensure they continue to be fit for purpose Assist the Senior Group Accountant in the planning and co-ordination of the Annual Budget process Prepare the budget templates used to consolidate the asset, project and department/office budgets Produce summary schedules for inclusion in the presentations and papers for the Senior Leadership Team Assist in the preparation of the quarterly corporate cashflow submission package to lenders Provide input for the Board/Audit Committee and capital expenditure guidance and analysis Pro-actively track actuals/forecast against the corporate budget to ensure that timely action is taken so that commitments do not breach approvals Identify, initiate and implement improvements to maximise value and efficiency Candidate requirements: Part or Newly Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) - ESSENTIAL Advanced Excel abilities - ESSENTIAL Ability to engage, interact and influence senior stakeholders Exceptional verbal and written communication skills If you would like to have a confidential discussion regarding this role please do not hesitate to get in contact with Andrew Robinson.