Job Description: Are you a qualified Accountant with a knowledge of IFRS? If so then we want to hear from you! Our client, a global Financial Services firm based in Edinburgh are looking for an individual to come in with the primary purpose of contributing to the continued development of the Group accounting policies and guidance and provision of advice to the business on IFRS accounting reporting treatment for initiatives such as new products and transactions. Solvency II knowledge would also be beneficial - but can be learned. You'll be joining a firm that's scaling quickly in a relatively newly formed team where you can develop in tandem with the business. This role would suit an equivalent Manger / Senior Manager in Practice. With much of the reporting being developed at present there's a great opportunity to help shape the function and help drive continuous improvement. It's a great team but they're looking for someone keen to make their own mark and there's a lot of autonomy within the role. Core

Responsibilities:
Provide advice on the treatment under IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting for proposed initiatives including new products and transactions Analyse the impact of new accounting standards on the Group results and provide technical accounting support to the implementation Production of IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting technical analyses as directed by the Group Technical Accounting Manager Support the preparation of the Group IFRS financial statements, including ownership of several notes to the accounts, produced to auditable standards Ensure sections of the Group Accounting Manual and associated Group accounting policies allocated to the role holder are maintained and communicated across the firms finance effectively Liaise with the external auditors on IFRS and Solvency 2 reporting technical matters ensuring a timely resolution is reached Core Requirements: To be a Qualified Accountant with some post qualification experience A strong knowledge of IFRS and or Solvency 2 reporting requirements Detailed knowledge of financial reporting regulatory requirements and legislative frameworks Experience of dealing with complex transactions and associated accounting The ability to distil complex ideas, problems or requirements into simple, effective plans and solutions Job reference: 12749 To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes. By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy. Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website