PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITMENT - The best appointment you'll make
Are you an accountant looking for a new challenge? W&A is partnering with a retail bank in Edinburgh (hybrid) to help source a Technical Accounting Manager.
This role will have exposure across the Finance function in this role, providing confidence in the integrity of all statutory, Group and regulatory reporting outputs.
You will have the opportunity to be involved in a range of different areas, including supporting the business with accounting queries on contracts, product design or changes in external requirements amongst others.
This role will best suit someone who can demonstrate a track record of taking ownership for key reporting outputs, an ability to interpret complex requirements, and has a real desire to learn and become a go to person within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing statutory accounts, including coordinating relevant internal stakeholders and liaising with external auditors
Preparing and submitting consolidated monthly reporting
Keeping up to date with statutory reporting changes, assessing impact and implementing any required changes
Supporting all areas of Finance in developing appropriate accounting for all types of transactions
Support with all other external reporting requirements, including regulatory reporting and tax
Building strong relationships with key stakeholders
Proactively identifying and managing the risks within technical reporting
About You:
Professional accountancy qualification, with post-qualified experience in a similar role
Significant previous experience in a finance environment, including general ledger reporting and a strong understanding of statutory reporting requirements and compliance
Understanding of relevant external regulation
Pro-active attitude and a desire to learn
Ability to build relationships across a finance function