Financial Accountant (Project Accountant)

Eden Scott, Edinburgh

Financial Accountant (Project Accountant)

£60000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus 20% + Pension 10%

Eden Scott, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 5 days ago, 28 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: PRB-173155

Full Job Description

We are working in partnership with a leading renewable energy company to recruit a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant (Project Accountant). This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting net-zero goals and driving sustainability.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards, managing accounting operations, and contributing to strategic decision-making through financial reporting activity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting: Oversee general ledger functions, prepare monthly financial reports, and ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders.
  • Cash Flow Management: Contribute to accurate cash flow forecasting and align financial planning with operational needs.
  • Financial Compliance: Ensure compliance with IFRS standards, including managing hedge accounting under IFRS 9, lease accounting under IFRS 16, and project finance loan accounting.
  • Depreciation & Decommissioning: Maintain depreciation schedules and prepare decommissioning schedules.
  • Tax & VAT Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns and other tax-related filings in compliance with local regulations.

This is a broad role, more information is available upon application.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

  • Professionally qualified accountant having great knowledge of IFRS, knowledge of IAS 16, IAS 38, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 is preferred.
  • Proficient in Excel and IT systems including ERP, a broad understanding of ICT for Accounting, reporting and analysis would is ideal.
  • You will be an excellent communicator and very solid operator in the world of financial reporting and compliance.
  • Familiarity with project or joint venture requirements would be ideal but not essential, experience in the renewable energy sector is not essential but desirable.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary and 20% annual bonus.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including family medical care, 10% non-contributory pension, life assurance, income protection, and an electric car scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
  • A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture, with hybrid working and health and well-being initiatives.

To find out more please apply today with your CV and contact details, our experienced consultant will ring you for a confidential discussion.

Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for the placement of permanent staff and acts as an employer for the delivery of interim and temporary solutions.

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Eden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.

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