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.
About this company
Eden Scott
View full company profileEden Scott offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.
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