Full job descriptionThree Bridges Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected organisation in Edinburgh to recruit a qualified accountant into a unique Corporate Finance role. This is an excellent opportunity to work across investment, early-stage businesses & the commercialisation of innovative ideas.
The role has a structured split, working with a specialist investment team & partly within the wider finance function. You’ll lead financial reporting & valuations across an early-stage investment portfolio, alongside post-deal commercial finance, royalty auditing & risk evaluation. It’s an unusual mix of technical accounting, valuations & commercial finance. You’ll bring a commercial lens to investment methodology, pricing, fundraising & wider decision-making.
Why Work Here?
*Salary of up to £58,000 per annum
*18-month fixed-term contract, with potential to continue beyond the initial term
*35-hour working week
*40 days combined annual leave & public holiday entitlement
*Strong employer pension contribution
*Flexible working & family-friendly policies
*Unique exposure to investment, valuations & post-deal commercial finance
*Opportunity to work across specialist investment & wider finance teams
*Collaborative, progressive working environment


Job
This role will give you the opportunity to:
*Lead valuation & financial reporting across a portfolio of early-stage & non-trading investments
*Undertake fair value & group valuations, ensuring methodologies are robust
*Apply UK GAAP, FRS 102 & relevant investment guidance, including IPEV
*Support investment pricing, valuation decisions & fundraising activity
*Analyse portfolio performance & provide insight to support decision-making
*Lead relevant statutory, compliance & reporting activity
*Support financial data, reporting & information systems
*Provide post-deal finance support across a portfolio of commercial agreements
*Undertake commercial analysis, royalty audits & risk evaluations
*Work across investment & finance teams, bringing a commercial lens to technical financial information
*Potentially take on management responsibility, depending on experience
You
This role could suit someone from a technical accounting, corporate finance, valuations or investment background looking for something broader remit. You don’t need to have covered every element, but you will need a strong technical foundation, credible valuation experience & a commercial mindset.
You will ideally possess the following:
*Professionally qualified accountant – ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW or ICAS
*Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP & FRS 102
*Knowledge of investment valuation guidance, including IPEV
*Fair value valuation experience, ideally involving early-stage or non-trading businesses
*Experience of group accounting & valuations
*Ability to assess valuation methodologies & ensure a robust approach
*Strong financial analysis & reporting skills
*Commercial mindset with the ability to look beyond the numbers
*Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
*Strong stakeholder & relationship-building skills
*Practical, proactive & collaborative approach
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" & "relatability". We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience & ensure that this opportunity is the right fit for you.Should this role be of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.