Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to step into a key leadership role during a maternity leave?
THE ORGANISATION
The organisation is a UK-based group specialising in medical services, with a focus on consolidating multiple regional businesses into a streamlined operation. Supporting rapid growth and recent acquisitions, the business values accuracy, collaboration, and process improvement. They are currently seeking to strengthen their financial leadership temporarily to manage internal reporting and support ongoing projects.
THE ROLE
Based in Edinburgh City Centre, the Assistant Accountant will report directly to the Group Head of Finance. This is a fixed-term maternity cover role, offering an exciting chance to support financial reporting during a significant period of change. Your main responsibilities include preparing month-end processes, assisting with the year-end audit, and supporting acquisition onboarding activities. The role involves cross-company reporting, system improvements, and ad-hoc analysis, with occasional travel to regional businesses. The ideal candidate should be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently within a fast-moving environment.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The role is suited to a part-qualified accountant or someone qualified by experience, with solid experience in management accounting, ideally within a multi-site business or industry context. They should have the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to evolving priorities is essential.
ON OFFER
The organisation provides a supportive environment working predominantly in their Edinburgh headquarters, with some flexibility for remote work. This is a fixed-term opportunity, expected to last approximately 9-12 months, with a possibility of extension based on business needs. You will have the chance to make a real impact during a pivotal period of consolidation and systems enhancement. A competitive salary in the range of £32,000–£35,000 per annum is offered, along with potential travel to regional sites.
iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.
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