Senior Accountant | Edinburgh City Centre | £50k – £60k

Company: Meraki Talent
Apply for the Senior Accountant | Edinburgh City Centre | £50k – £60k
Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing Scottish business in the appointment of a Senior Accountant in Edinburgh on a permanent basis, paying up to £60k.

The Company

Operating across a diverse portfolio of consumer-focused businesses, our client has built a strong reputation through consistent growth, investment and long-term success. With a collaborative culture and a highly visible finance function, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership, influence decision-making and play a key role in the continued development of the finance team.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position offers a broad and varied remit with significant exposure to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

  • Production and review of monthly management accounts across a multi-entity portfolio
  • Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting
  • Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close activities
  • Variance analysis and provision of meaningful business performance insights
  • Supporting year-end processes and external audit requirements
  • VAT returns and associated compliance responsibilities
  • Business partnering with stakeholders across multiple sites and departments
  • Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and processes
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing a team of finance professionals
  • Supporting ad-hoc commercial and finance improvement projects

Why Apply?

  • £50,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience
  • Hybrid
  • Flexibility
  • Stable and growing organisation with an excellent reputation
  • Genuine progression
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • Opportunity to develop and shape a finance team
  • Broad role offering significant variety
  • Edinburgh city centre location
  • Staff discount scheme
  • Enhanced annual leave with additional service
  • Pension increase option via salary sacrifice
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or QBE
  • Management accounting experience within a fast-paced commercial environment
  • Experience managing multiple entities, locations or operational business units
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Prior team leadership, mentoring or supervisory experience would be advantageous
  • Candidates making their first move from practice will also be considered

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026