Newly Qualified ICAS Chartered Accountant
- Ref: 7123
- Salary requirements: c.£50,000
- Availability: 3 months
- Interested in: Permanent
- Location: Edinburgh
Candidate Profile
An ambitious, newly qualified Chartered Accountant with a solid foundation in financial reporting, audit, and compliance gained from working with one of the Big 4 firms. The candidate has demonstrated strong analytical abilities and business acumen while managing audits for clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, retail, and technology.
With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, they are adept at liaising with senior stakeholders, offering valuable insights, and ensuring high standards of financial compliance. They are now seeking to apply their expertise in a commercially focused role within industry, with a particular interest in business partnering and financial planning.
Skills & Expertise
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Extensive experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements in line with IFRS and UK GAAP standards.
▪️ Audit Management: Managed and led audits for various clients, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs.
▪️ Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicated with senior client management, offering detailed financial insights and recommendations.
▪️ Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements to financial processes during audit engagements.
▪️ Project Management Managed multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and expectations exceeded.
▪️ Commercial Awareness: Gained significant exposure to a range of industries, understanding key commercial drivers and risks.
▪️ Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel, audit software, and financial modelling techniques. Knowledge of various accounting systems and ERP tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
▪️ Teamwork & Leadership: Experience in leading junior team members and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Summary
This candidate is an ICAS-qualified Chartered Accountant with significant audit experience from a Big 4 firm in Edinburgh. With strong technical skills, a commercial mindset, and a proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, they are now looking to transition into a business partnering or commercial finance role in industry. Their ideal role would offer opportunities to contribute to strategic business decisions and support financial performance across the organisation.
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