Exciting opportunity for an Intercompany and Project Accountant to join us in Edinburgh. This role is crucial for managing financial transactions between different entities within the firm, and advance key projects that will enhance the organisation.
About the role
In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:
· Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of intercompany accounting procedures.
· Assist in key projects: working closely with project managers and other stakeholders to provide financial insights, support decision-making and drive projects to completion.
· 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.
· Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, document project transactions, and ensure data integrity.
About you
We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:
· 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 (3E desirable but not essential), spreadsheet applications, and project management tools.
· Project Management: Solid planning and project management skills with experience with automation and AI focusing on tracking the costs, progress and driving to completion of specific projects.
· Holds an accountancy qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or similar), very close to qualifying or several years being QBE.
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