Top Accountancy Jobs in Edinburgh

Lead financial reporting and control for operational business units. Produce and analyse monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasts, budgets and long-term plans. Manage statutory accounts and auditor liaison, capital expenditure control, contract performance reviews, post-investment analysis, and finance mobilisation of new contracts while ensuring compliance with group financial policies.

Provide subject-matter expertise on Group reporting metrics (IFRS 17, Solvency II), support quarterly Group results production, prepare results packs and narrative for external announcements, apply methodologies to new products and transactions, analyze planning assumptions, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.

Manage monthly close across entities, prepare journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis; lead annual report and statutory audit liaison; handle VAT, payroll verification, regulatory returns, fixed asset accounting in NetSuite, bank reconciliations, financial reporting packs, and process improvements.

Own international accounting for multiple entities: prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports and group consolidation, ensure VAT and tax compliance, reconcile accounts, coordinate auditors and local providers, and support process improvements across jurisdictions.

The Payroll Accountant oversees payroll processing, maintains salary records, manages cash floats, and ensures adherence to financial controls. They support HR and comply with policies while providing assistance and training to crew members.

The Financial Accountant will handle month-end close, variance analysis, cash flow reporting, and local entity audits for Sophos Ireland and Sweden, ensuring statutory compliance and managing relationships with global finance teams.

Provide accurate general ledger management (fixed assets, intercompany, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations), coordinate month-end close and statutory reporting, support SOX/internal/external audits, standardize processes across European entities, and improve accounting controls and documentation during an 18-month maternity cover.

Provide accurate general ledger management, drive timely month-end close and statutory reporting, support SOX/internal/external audits, standardize accounting processes across European entities, and ensure audit readiness and compliance for the UK entity during a 12-month maternity cover.

Support operations by triaging the operations inbox, chasing QS bordereaux and accounts receivable, allocating cash receipts and liaising with brokers/underwriters on missing cash and premium queries. Assist with outstanding receivables, premium adjustments, and other projects including workflow implementation.

Part-time contractor accountant providing bookkeeping and accounting services for for-profit and nonprofit clients. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, managing income and expense accounts, generating financial reports, filing taxes, and administering accounting software. Requires QuickBooks Online experience, strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently.

Manage end-to-end accounts payable including high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, supplier and intercompany reconciliations, corporate card and expense verification, AP ledger maintenance, supplier data management, PO and invoice dispute resolution, and support for audits and ad hoc finance tasks.

Record and reconcile general ledger transactions, prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, process fixed assets, support month-end close, prepare consolidation reports, review BlackLine journals, maintain internal controls and SLA compliance, and resolve accounting issues.

Verify daily transactions for manager approval, assist monthly financial reporting and analysis, set monthly deadlines and SOPs, allocate team work, and provide monthly training to finance colleagues.

The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance in a chemical manufacturing context, ensuring accurate management accounting during a maternity cover period.

Validate and process accounts payable invoices, ensure compliance with financial policies, process vendor payments, resolve invoice issues, perform aging analysis and accrual journal entries, support audits, and assist with process improvements.

Validate and process vendor accounts payable invoices per company policies, ensure timely vendor payments, reconcile vendor statements, prepare accrual journal entries, support audits, perform aging analysis, resolve invoice issues, and assist process improvements while coordinating with stakeholders.

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

Perform weekly and monthly balance sheet and cash reconciliations, execute month/quarter/year-end closings, prepare variance analyses and cash flow forecasts, manage intercompany settlements, assist auditors, ensure compliance with local government reporting, and support process improvement projects.

Manage payroll accounting for ADI-EMEA Streamline payrolls including GL journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, fringe accounting, payroll cash forecasting, and support international payroll with ad hoc reporting and audits.

Provide senior-level accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and business advisory support for a 4-month fixed-term role. Develop forecasts, cost models, metrics and dashboards; support month-end close, journal entries, indirect cost rate calculations, cash management, and audit-ready documentation. Coordinate global budgeting, ERP budget inputs, and train budget holders. Support Form 990 schedules, donor compliance, and financial presentations for leadership. Collaborate across teams and uphold safeguarding and compliance standards.

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.

Manage a portfolio of clients' accounting needs, including preparing year-end accounts, tax returns, and delivering excellent client experience.

Own month-end tasks including journals, reconciliations and P&L variance commentary; prepare quarterly VAT returns; handle customer refunds (AML compliant); track cashflow and user balances; support financial reporting, invoices and re-forecasting; create automations, update policies, respond to stakeholder queries, and drive reporting/process improvements.

The Senior Accountant manages financial reporting, compliance, and month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy with GAAP, while driving process improvements and system automation.

The Senior Accountant will manage financial processes, including transaction analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with US accounting standards.