Senior Financial Accountant

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland - 5 days on-site required

Client: Life Sciences/Pharma

• Manage month‑end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and preparation of management account
• Ensure accurate balance sheet, bank, intercompany, and trial balance reconciliation
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial reporting processes
• Oversee and support the Accounts Payable process in partnership with Shared Service Centre
• Manage manufacturing accounting activities, including costing and Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for local and corporate stakeholder
• Support year‑end audits and the preparation of statutory accounts
• Ensure compliance with UK tax requirements, including VAT and corporate tax obligation
• Provide financial analysis, budgeting support, and management information to support business decision making
• Build strong relationships with finance and operational teams and contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects

• Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience
• Experience in management accounting, financial accounting, and costing within a manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or similar environment
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT legislation, and financial controls
• Exposure to US GAAP is advantage
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems such as JDE is preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation