Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description:

Are you a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of Financial Reporting, ideally within a global/large business setting? We are working on an excellent opportunity for an Accountant to join the team at a leading investment firm based in Edinburgh.

This is a 3-month contract with a hybrid working pattern.

• Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience.


• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, practices and processes.


• Experience in Group reporting desirable.


• Strong PC skills, particularly Excel.


• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Support elements of the reporting process including IFRS note preparation, segmental reporting, Associates/joint venture reporting and the collation and preparation of other KPI's.


• Data and commentary submissions are reviewed, analysed, and challenged to ensure information provided is accurate and appropriate.


• Develop finance systems knowledge to ensure optimal use of technology to drive insight and analysis while improving process efficiencies.


• Deliver continuous process/quality improvements - looking to add value by challenging existing practices and designing, developing and implementing changes to ensure reporting is in line with industry best practice and adds value.


• Preparation and review of the Strategic report section of the Group's ARA while supporting enhancements to corporate reporting and review of best practice reporting.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15884

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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