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Interim Group Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Scotland, Edinburgh
Salary
£200 - £300 per day
Closing date
Jan 28, 2019

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Job Role
Group Accountant
Sector
Software & Technology
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

My client, a leading firm in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Group Accountant to join their team asap. My client is ideally looking for a temp to perm option.

Client Details

Industry leading firm based in Edinburgh with offices globally.

Description

  • Preparation of statutory accounts including Group consolidated Annual and Interim financial statements and liaising with external auditors
  • Preparation of monthly Group consolidated management accounts
  • Involvement in acquisitions including acquisition accounting and integration of acquired companies' finance reporting
  • Researching and applying new accounting standards across the Group
  • Identifying and implementing financial reporting and system improvements
  • Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
  • Reporting to external stakeholders
  • Preparation of some individual company monthly accounts where necessary
  • Preparation of supplementary management information packs
  • Ad hoc projects
  • Compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements

Profile

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
  • Strong written English and financial analysis skills
  • Strong Excel skills, should include the ability to create complex formulas, macros and pivot tables
  • Capable of managing themselves and others to meet reporting deadlines
  • Previous experience working in a similar role preferred, especially consolidation and budgeting
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Job Offer

An excellent day rate is on offer initially with the ideal candidate be willing to take up a permanent post with the organisation in Edinburgh.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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