IFRS 18 Project Accountant (Finance)

TL;DR

IFRS 18 Project Accountant (Finance): Supporting the transition to new IFRS 18 presentation and disclosure requirements within a dedicated implementation team with an accent on technical accounting methodology and system integration. Focus on designing enhanced data structures, developing reporting outputs, and ensuring compliance across consolidation systems and final-mile reporting tools.

Location: Edinburgh

Company

hirify.global is a long-standing savings and investment firm with over 175 years of history, combining asset management and insurance expertise to provide balanced, long-term financial solutions.

What you will do

• Interpret IFRS 18 methodology decisions and apply them to consolidated financial statements.
• Specify, implement, and test new reporting layouts and disclosures in consolidation and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with finance reporting teams to ensure accurate updates to source ledgers.
• Contribute to project documentation and business readiness activities.
• Support testing and dry-runs for full IFRS 18 adoption, including comparative restatements.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant status.
• Strong grounding in IFRS reporting, group consolidation, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting accounting or reporting change initiatives and implementations.
• Ability to translate technical accounting methodology into practical reporting outcomes.
• Experience operating in a controlled, deadline-led reporting environment.

Nice to have

• Experience working with CCH Tagetik.
• Experience working with Workiva Wdesk.

Culture & Benefits

• Pension scheme of 18% (13% employer, 5% employee contribution).
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with options to purchase extra days.
• Comprehensive Inspiring Families policy with paid parental leave.
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover, and life assurance.
• Flexible working arrangements and workplace accommodations available.