Senior Accountant | Centre

Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing Scottish business in the appointment of a Senior Accountant in Edinburgh on a permanent basis, paying up to £60k.

Operating across a diverse portfolio of consumer-focused businesses, our client has built a strong reputation through consistent growth, investment and long-term success. With a collaborative culture and a highly visible finance function, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership, influence decision-making and play a key role in the continued development of the finance team.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position offers a broad and varied remit with significant exposure to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.

• Production and review of monthly management accounts across a multi-entity portfolio
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Variance analysis and provision of meaningful business performance insights
• Supporting year-end processes and external audit requirements
• VAT returns and associated compliance responsibilities
• Business partnering with stakeholders across multiple sites and departments
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and processes
• Supervising, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals
• Supporting ad-hoc commercial and finance improvement projects

• Hybrid
• Flexibility
• Stable and growing organisation with an excellent reputation
• Genuine progression
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to develop and shape a finance team
• Broad role offering significant variety
• Edinburgh city centre location
• Enhanced annual leave with additional service
• Pension increase option via salary sacrifice
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or QBE
• Management accounting experience within a fast-paced commercial environment
• Experience managing multiple entities, locations or operational business units
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Prior team leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Candidates making their first move from practice will also be considered

Senior Accountant | Edinburgh city centre | £50k - £60k Edinburgh