Financial Reporting Accountant - Edinburgh

Overview

In this role, you will support statutory and regulatory reporting for a defined set of entities across EMEA and APAC, ensuring IFRS/UK GAAP compliance and timely board reporting. You’ll work closely with external auditors and cross-functional teams to maintain strong controls and accurate financial disclosures. The position offers exposure to multi-entity accounting, international regulatory requirements, and process improvements within a client-focused finance function.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a global asset management business with a collaborative culture and a clear path for professional growth.

• flexible working arrangements
• in-office collaboration culture
• permanent full-time role

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements for defined Group entities
• Ensure IFRS, UK GAAP, and overseas GAAP compliance
• Manage end-to-end reporting process including audit support and timely submission
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to queries
• Prepare UK and overseas regulatory and statistical submissions
• Support regulatory reporting processes as a backup for EMEA and APAC entities
• Produce quarterly board packs with commentary and analysis
• Collaborate with Company Secretarial on controllership topics and board papers
• Complete SOX-compliant balance sheet reconciliations and maintain documentation
• Identify process improvements and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with Controllership and business units; manage workload and deadlines
• Contribute to Controllership projects and build relationships with stakeholders

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified MAAT with relevant experience)
• Sound understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory frameworks; knowledge of US GAAP helpful
• Experience preparing financial statements and regulatory submissions
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
• Flexible, multi-tasking with ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive problem-solving and process improvement mindset
• Good Excel/Word reporting skills

• relationship-building
• communication
• analytical thinking
• Excel
• Word
• Workday (experience)