Financial Reporting Accountant (12m FTC)

Job Description

About Aberdeen

Aberdeen plc is one of Europe’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society, and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients' changing needs: Aberdeen Investments, Aberdeen Adviser, and interactive investor . In this role, you will help deliver transparent financial reporting and insight while investing in your tomorrow through meaningful exposure to strategic finance activities.

About the Department

Group Finance is responsible for Group reporting, financial planning and analysis, Treasury and Capital. The team delivers high quality reporting, supports external disclosures and drives continuous improvement across finance processes. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Aberdeen, the department helps provide accurate insight that supports decision-making and enables our clients to be better investors.

About the Role

This opportunity is based in Edinburgh and offered on a fixed term contract ending 31st December 2027 (approx. 12-14 months). As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will play a key role in the reporting of adjusted operating profit and key performance indicators, while supporting the delivery of the Annual Report & Accounts and Half Year Results announcement. You will contribute to external IFRS reporting, strategic reporting and finance improvement initiatives while developing expertise in systems including HFM and Workiva. This role offers excellent exposure across Group Finance and provides a strong platform to invest in your tomorrow through professional growth and meaningful business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure accurate reporting of adjusted operating profit and other key performance indicators. Support monthly and quarterly reporting, including segmental reporting, associates, joint ventures and significant listed investments. Prepare and review strategic reporting content for the Annual Report & Accounts and Half Year Results announcement. Support IFRS external reporting and market disclosures. Develop expertise in HFM, Workiva and other finance systems to enhance reporting and analysis. Identify and implement process improvements and support ad hoc finance projects.

About the Candidate

Essential criteria

Qualified Accountant. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex matters to different audiences. Proficiency in financial systems and strong Excel skills. Ability to deliver accurate , high-quality work to tight deadlines.

Desirable criteria

Background within financial services, regulatory or audit environments. Experience supporting financial and corporate reporting activities. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here. Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we’d like to hear from you. At Aberdeen we’ve adopted a ‘blended working’ approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business. An inclusive culture , where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements – for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability – please let us know and we’ll be happy to help. We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.