Average Financial Controller salary in Edinburgh

Robert Half are delighted to be working with a multi-disciplinary engineering firm based in central Edinburgh who are seeking a new Financial Controller. The role has come to market due to a retirement scheduled for early 2025, and as such, we are seeking a suitably experienced and qualified accountant to replace the current incumbent, with a significant handover period. Our client is a true specialist in their field. Since their inception, they've amassed extensive project experience across all sectors of the construction industry. Their team across five different locations includes experienced chartered engineers, technicians, and apprentices. The business is highly ambitious, having trebled it's revenue over the past ten years, with growth plans to grow even further. This position offers the chance to lead the finance team, improve financial reporting systems, provide consistent financial updates, and collaborate with business leaders to realise their company vision. Ideally suited for someone with prior small to medium enterprise (SME) experience, you will serve as the sole qualified member overseeing all finance functions within a team of four. Your duties will include generating regular cash flow projections, managing accounts, budgeting, forecasting, setting profit targets, distributing management data to various departments, coordinating with external accountants and banks. Additionally, you'll handle R&D tax credit claims, all HMRC filings, team supervision, administration of EV schemes and corporate credit cards, and addressing any finance-related inquiries on behalf of the company. Primary Responsibilities: Scrutinise general ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness of entries.Supervise weekly cash flow management and generate rolling forecasts.Compile monthly management accounts along with accompanying schedules.Supervise monthly payroll processes.Review and supervise payments to creditors.Complete various statutory returns including those for Companies House, VAT, corporation tax, CT61s, PSA returns, P11Ds, P46 cars, and ERS returns.Offer in-depth, high-quality analysis to facilitate informed business decisions.Identify potential cost-saving opportunities.Collaborate with company bankers, aiding with any funding needs.Manage company credit cards and oversee the administration of the scheme.Coordinate with external accountants, preparing working papers for their use.Actively establish and oversee effective financial processes.Collaborate with directors regularly to establish, monitor, and adjust monthly and yearly budgets and fee targets.Direct and mentor the finance team's activities. Your profile: CA, CIMA or ACCA qualified5-10 years' PQE in a similar working environmentSound IT skills and experience of finance and project costing softwarePossess a working knowledge of VAT and PAYE Experience of liaising with directors/senior managers On offer is a competitive salary and a market leading benefits package. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Three Bridges Recruitment is currently partnering with its Edinburgh based services client to recruit an Interim Financial Controller for a period of 12 months. Our client has operations across multiple countries and territories, and this represents a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified Accountant to lead a high performing Finance team during an exciting period in its development. The remit over the 12 months will be broad and you will be exposed to a range of projects. Why Work Here? This is a fantastic role with benefits on offer of: £65,000 to £75,000 salary33 days annual leavePrivate medical InsuranceHybrid workingChance to work closely with the CEO and Board of Directors Job As Financial Controller, you will have the chance to engage in the following: Overseeing all aspects of the finance department, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, management accounts, and payroll functionsPreparing and delivering monthly financial reports to the CEO and Board of DirectorsReviewing monthly financial reports from the finance team and making necessary consolidation adjustmentsAnalysing and explaining budget and forecast variancesEstablishing budgets and creating rolling forecastsConducting short, medium, and long-term financial forecasting for external stakeholdersPerforming continuous cash flow analysisEnsuring compliance with statutory regulations and filing requirements across all company jurisdictionsReviewing and preparing information for statutory financial statements and corporate tax returnsCoordinating with external auditors and preparing audit documentationManaging intercompany agreements and payments, including overseeing transfer pricingReviewing Double Tax Treaties to ensure adherence to tax regulationsProviding regular hands-on support to the finance team as required You To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications: A qualified accountant with post-qualification experienceIdeally, experience in a practice environment and at least one post-qualification role within industryA strong track record of contributing to senior management teamsProven ability to lead and manage a finance team effectivelyExperience in a group setting would be highly advantageous At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are "striving for brilliance" and "relatability".? We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you. Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Technical Controls Assurance SpecialistPermanent Salary: £45,000 to £63,000 (DoE) + 12.5% to 25% Performance BonusLocation: EdinburghWorking Arrangement: Hybrid - 2-3 days on siteYour new company: I'm currently looking for a Technical Controls and Assurance specialist to work for a modern financial institution to assist with the maintenance, enhancement and assurance of technical controls during a period of rapid change.The ideal candidate will have a financial services background, experience driving and testing first line controls, and may have come from an IT Audit or risk background with the relevant framework knowledge that comes with this role history. This role involves: Technical control enhancementTesting business-wide IT controls against an annual scheduleSupporting information assurance partnersScheme attestations - thorough reviews of control statementsSupporting technical operations, supplier management and operational resilience on risks, with the view to creating, driving and providing assurance on preventative, detective and directive technical controlsWorking with key stakeholders and embedding your understanding of information security from a controls perspectiveTaking ownership of assurance activities pertaining to technical controlsWorking from within the first line of defence (1LOD) on the continual enhancements of technical controls using your knowledge of contemporary risks and the controls to mitigate, escalate or accept them What I'm looking for A financial services, fintech or accountancy / consultancy sector background working on technical IT controls and IT riskKnowledge of what a good control looks like but also has the ability to effectively test controlsUnderstanding of core technology and information security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001)Excellent articulative abilityDemonstrable experience working within IT audit, IT risk management, technical controls testing/management and IT assurance related rolesExperience in an IT assurance roleExperience testing controls and enhancing information security and IT Risk policiesRelevant industry certifications are desirable, as is the drive to achieve them.Willingness to learn What you'll get in return: £45,000 - £63,000 per annumPerformance Bonus. OTE 12.5%, up to 25% performance bonusCompany benefits (discounts, insurance etc)Private medical insuranceGood pension scheme Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk