Finance & Client Accountant

Meraki Talent are supporting the appointment of a permanent Finance & Client Accountant based in Edinburgh, offering a salary of up to £62,000 with hybrid / flexible working alongside a competitive benefits package.

Our client is a highly respected and well-established organisation, recognised for delivering exceptional advice and building trusted relationships with individuals, families and businesses across the UK. With decades of expertise, the business has earned an outstanding reputation through its personal approach, technical excellence and unwavering commitment to client service.

At the heart of the organisation is a culture built on collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement. The business takes pride in delivering a highly tailored service, resulting in long-standing client relationships and an exceptional reputation within the market.

Equally committed to its people, the organisation provides a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their careers, broaden their expertise and contribute to the continued success of the business. Combining the stability of an established organisation with a progressive mindset, the business continues to invest in its people, technology and processes to ensure it remains at the forefront of its sector.

The role of Finance & Client Accountant based in Edinburgh will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the Finance function. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining technical accounting responsibilities with team leadership and process improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity across the business.
• Preparing and reviewing financial and management reporting.
• Taking ownership of month-end and supporting the year-end accounting process.
• Driving improvements to finance processes, controls and operational efficiencies.
• Supporting client accounting activities and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Leading and contributing to finance projects and wider business initiatives.

The role will suit someone who can effectively prioritise competing deadlines while maintaining a proactive mindset toward improving systems and ways of working.

We are keen to engage with candidates from an Accountancy Practice background, ideally with experience managing multiple clients. Applicants will be qualified (or close to qualifying) through ACCA, ICAS or ICAEW.

This role would be particularly well suited to someone making their first or second transition into industry, who is seeking a broad, hands-on position with genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and clear scope to influence and develop the finance function.

The role of Finance & Client Accountant will offer:

• Salary of up to £62,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a stable, respected organisation with long-term career prospects