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Financial reporting and project accountant

Penicuik
Permanent
Project accountant
£50,000 a year
Posted: 7h ago
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IMultiply are delighted to be engaged on a newly created Financial & Project Reporting Accountant opportunity on behalf of a complex, international organisation. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to join a purpose‑driven organisation with a collaborative, people‑focused culture. The Organisation This organisation operates across multiple international locations and delivers a diverse portfolio of programmes and activities. The finance function plays a critical role in supporting strategic priorities, ensuring robust financial governance, and enabling effective use of resources. The team is responsible for statutory and management reporting, funder compliance, financial planning, process improvement and ensuring strong internal controls. With ongoing investment in digital transformation and financial systems, the environment is fast‑moving and ideal for someone who enjoys both operational responsibility and project‑focused work. The Role The Financial & Project Reporting Accountant will report to the Head of Finance, working closely with colleagues across finance, project teams, and international offices. This is a varied and impactful position, offering exposure to financial reporting, project accounting, funder reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, analysis and systems improvement. It represents an exceptional development opportunity for a motivated and technically strong accountant seeking breadth, autonomy and business partnering responsibilities. You will be involved in, but not limited to, the following duties: Project & Funder Reporting Prepare monthly project accounting entries and project reporting for review. Deliver monthly programme reconciliations and assist with complex funder reporting requirements. Coordinate with project and administrative staff to gather data and ensure timely submissions. Assist with quarterly publication requirements for development and humanitarian funding. Financial Reporting & Analysis Produce monthly management accounts during periods of leave cover for senior finance staff. Prepare narrative analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Liaise regularly with international offices to obtain accurate reporting data. Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit information at year‑end. Budgeting & Forecasting Contribute to accurate and timely preparation of project budgets. Support preparation of organisational annual budgets and mid‑year forecasts. Monitor project spend against budgets and forecasts, investigating variances and supporting decision‑making. Payroll, Transactions & Controls Prepare payroll information for UK and international staff for onward processing. Support the weekly payment run and liaise with international finance officers on processing requirements. Complete daily foreign exchange reconciliations. Drive improvements to internal controls, procedures and finance systems. Systems & Process Improvement Support maintenance and development of finance systems (e.g., SunSystems, IPOS). Assist in digital transformation workstreams, including automation and use of analytical tools (Power BI/AI). Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, controls and reporting. To be considered for the role you must: Essential Be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ICAS) or finalist with relevant experience. Have strong experience producing management accounts, journals and reconciliations. Demonstrate confidence handling complex data and preparing high‑quality financial analysis. Show capability in project reporting and supporting budget holders. Possess strong Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting systems. Be highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing deadlines. Demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Desirable Experience with multi‑currency environments. Exposure to year‑end statutory reporting. Experience working in complex or international finance teams. Knowledge of SunSystems, IPOS, or similar financial systems. On Offer This role offers: A competitive salary of £50,000 with benefits Hybrid working and flexibility (2 Days per week in the office) Generous pension and holiday entitlement Exposure to international work and strategic projects A supportive team and development‑focused environment The role is based on the outskirts of Edinburgh where office attendance is required on Tuesdays and Thursdays If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Robinson at iMultiply for a confidential discussion. 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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