Accountant

Change Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded business in central Edinburgh to recruit for a newly created Accountant position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team in a varied role that offers real scope to add value across the business.

The role is primarily focused on management accounting duties and will suit someone with a strong foundation in monthly reporting, budgeting and variance analysis, who also enjoys business partnering and driving continuous improvements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including prepayments, accruals and board reporting
• Prepare monthly finance packs and performance reports for senior stakeholders
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts and statutory accounts
• Deliver detailed variance analysis and commentary
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to trial balance monthly
• Business partner with department heads to provide insight and challenge
• Deputise for treasury accountant, authorising payments when required
• Support on ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed

What you’ll bring:

• Part-qualified, fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/CA), or QBE with relevant experience
• Strong technical accounting skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to explain financials to non-financial colleagues
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Experience within a legal environment is a bonus, but not essential

This is a permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary, great benefits, and a hybrid working week (1–2 days from the office).

If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch or send your CV to