Top Accountancy Jobs in Edinburgh

Oversee international accounting, month-end close, statutory reporting, and US GAAP reporting for entities across EMEA, with emphasis on Belgium, Germany, Austria, Serbia, and the UK. Manage third-party accounting providers, external audits, reconciliations, foreign currency accounting, intercompany activities, internal controls, and process improvements. Lead and develop accounting professionals while partnering with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, HR, and Corporate Accounting on global controllership initiatives.

Prepares and audits statutory financial statements, manages complex balance sheet reconciliations, oversees month-end and year-end accounting processes, and supports financial reporting and control across the University. The role also provides guidance on accounting policies, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and ensures consistent financial control and compliance.

Records and reconciles general ledger transactions, prepares journal entries, processes fixed assets, performs bank and balance sheet reconciliations, supports month-end close, analyzes financial statements, resolves accounting issues, reviews BlackLine journals, documents internal controls, and prepares consolidation reports in accordance with global policies and service-level agreements.

Responsible for end-to-end financial accounting and compliance across multiple markets, including month-end close, reconciliations, statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit support, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. The role partners with finance teams and external advisors, maintains balance sheet integrity, supports process improvements and automation, and contributes to finance transformation initiatives.

Owns Group Finance results reporting, performance metrics, and quarterly results production. Provides expertise on IFRS 17, Solvency II, capital generation, operating profit, CSM, AUMA, and flows. Applies reporting methodologies to new products and transactions, challenges planning assumptions, analyzes forecast-to-actual performance, and drafts clear narratives for financial reviews and market announcements. Engages senior finance and business stakeholders while ensuring reporting accuracy, consistency, and integrity.

Own the monthly close and group consolidation across Belgium, the UK, Poland, and the US. Prepare consolidated accounts under IFRS and local GAAP, manage intercompany eliminations and FX translation, support statutory and group audits, improve reporting processes using Excel, NetSuite, consolidation tools, and AI-enabled workflows, and mentor accounting team members.

Performs invoice-to-pay accounting transactions accurately, follows procedures and service levels, supports process improvements, maintains operating procedures, and trains junior accountants or new team members. The role requires accounting process experience, SAP or ERP knowledge, strong English and communication skills, customer orientation, Microsoft Office proficiency, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.

Manage accounting operations and financial reporting for multiple international entities. Prepare consolidated reports, reconcile accounts, submit VAT and tax declarations, maintain statutory compliance, and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and local providers. The role also supports transfer pricing documentation, internal controls, process improvements, and collaboration across countries.

The Financial Accountant will manage month-, quarter-, half-year, and year-end close processes; balance sheet, income statement, fixed asset, and intercompany reconciliations; VAT filings; statutory accounts; audit support; and financial controls. The role also supports accounting procedures, ERP and finance system improvements, process transformation, stakeholder queries, and ad hoc analysis across a multi-entity UK finance environment.

Maintain general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, fixed asset processing, month-end close, internal controls, BlackLine journal reviews, consolidation reporting, audit support, SOP updates, and process improvements within SLA timelines.

Prepare and review UK Corporation Tax, VAT, statutory accounts, and management accounts; file returns with HMRC and Companies House; manage tax deadlines, registrations, reconciliations, and correspondence; provide UK tax and accounting advice; support proposals, pricing, client meetings, and service expansion; maintain compliance with HMRC, anti-money-laundering, internal-control, and data-protection requirements.

Hands-on accounting role delivering client work and helping automate processes: prepare year-end accounts and tax returns, bookkeeping/finops (Xero, Dext, Hubdoc, Crezco), personal tax and sole trader accounts, and client communication. Use and help shape the firm’s proprietary AI platform and other AI tools to streamline work and improve client experience.

Prepare statutory financial statements, regulatory and statistical submissions, quarterly board reporting, and SOX-compliant balance sheet reconciliations for EMEA and APAC entities. The role involves applying IFRS and UK GAAP, supporting audits, analyzing financial movements, maintaining controls, improving processes, and coordinating with auditors, Company Secretarial, finance teams, and internal stakeholders.

Prepare statutory financial statements, regulatory and statistical submissions, quarterly board reporting, and audit support for international EMEA and APAC entities. Ensure compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP, overseas GAAP, regulatory frameworks, and SOX controls. Responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, analytical reviews, stakeholder and auditor liaison, process improvements, and participation in controllership projects.

Owns accounts payable month-end close, vendor account reconciliation, payment-run governance, corporate card administration, and expense-policy compliance. The role manages complex vendor relationships, drives AP and expense automation, supports spend visibility and source-to-pay improvements, conducts T&E audits, and partners with FP&A and Procurement. It also reviews and mentors junior accounting staff while maintaining internal controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness in a multi-entity, multi-currency SaaS environment.

Provides part-time accounting services for nonprofit and for-profit clients, including bank and ledger reconciliations, income and expense management, financial reporting, tax filings, and administration of accounting software. The role requires independent work, strong attention to detail, and effective time management. Experience with QuickBooks Online is required, while nonprofit accounting experience and CPA certification are preferred.

Supports tax compliance, documentation, reporting, reconciliations, working papers, schedules, filing support, and audit records for Philippines, Malaysia, and other tax processes. Coordinates with internal teams on tax inquiries, government requirements, and process updates while helping ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.

Prepares and analyzes financial reports, general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss variance analyses, cash schedules, payroll journal entries, and financial statements. Supports payments, expense accruals, profit planning, recordkeeping, and SOX compliance. Researches accounting questions and collaborates with department leaders and management while maintaining accurate financial records.

Own month-end close, balance sheet integrity, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple global entities. Manage external accounting, payroll, and EOR providers; review payroll and ensure statutory compliance. Analyze operating expenses, support audits and statutory reporting, and lead automation and workflow-control improvements. The role requires multi-country payroll expertise, accounting ERP experience, advanced spreadsheet skills, and strong English communication.

Responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, intercompany confirmations, fixed asset processing, financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, internal controls, audit support, and issue resolution. The role also reviews BlackLine journals, updates procedures, ensures SLA compliance, and coordinates process improvements.

Records and reconciles general ledger transactions, prepares financial reports, supports month-end close, analyzes variances, maintains dashboards, validates financial data, supports audits, and ensures compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and SOX requirements. The role also processes journal entries, accruals, allocations, intercompany balances, and fixed assets while recommending reporting and process improvements.

Owns monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; prepares journal entries, GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports. Maintains fixed assets, intercompany accounting, revenue and deferred revenue records, policies, and documentation. Supports audits, compliance requests, stakeholder inquiries, and process improvements involving ERP optimization and automation.

The role involves supporting financial management tasks, contributing ideas, and participating in a global team environment at Hempel.

Own revenue recognition and accounts receivable close for complex enterprise SaaS contracts. Apply ASC 606 and IFRS 15, review contracts, assess credit risk, manage collections priorities, reconcile deferred revenue and revenue-to-cash, support ARR/NRR reporting, prepare audit schedules, and mentor accounting and collections staff. The role partners with FP&A and deal desk teams while maintaining controls and resolving technical accounting judgments in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

Own monthly revenue recognition under ASC 606, maintain deferred revenue schedules, lead multi-entity consolidations, perform flux analysis and intercompany eliminations, review accounts payable, and manage accruals. Support new entity and campus setup, process improvement, ad hoc financial analysis, and close automation using NetSuite, Ramp, Google Sheets, Excel, and AI tools. Report to the Controller and collaborate with the CFO.