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Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a leading international services group in the appointment of a Tax & Reporting Manager to join its UK-based finance leadership team. This is a senior technical role offering broad exposure across UK and international tax, statutory reporting, and audit

Please only apply if you can formally demonstrate that you meet ALL mandatory attributes (below). We will not make exceptions for these. Applications are via email to and must include a cover note detailing how you meet all mandatory attributes, a copy of or link to a sustainability report or disclosure for which you have been accountable, and a copy of your CV. Applications that don't include all three of these items or are made only via LinkedIn will not be considered. Thanks in advance for your understanding (we're a small business that needs to keep our processes slick!). Company Description Perigon Partners is a certified B Corp strategy consultancy that puts the CEOs and Boards of mid-sized businesses in command of an uncertain world. We combine a breadth in corporate strategy with depth in sustainability and a 'business less usual' approach to developing long-term business plans that build resilience, adaptability and growth. As part of our depth in sustainability, we support clients - predominantly in financial services and infrastructure sectors - with ESG reporting and disclosures. Navigating SECR, TCFD, Carbon Reduction Plans and, increasingly, UK SRS (IFRS S1 and S2), we bring a pragmatic, holistic and strategy approach to reporting. Clients we support with reporting include Allica Bank, Funding Circle, and Cynergy Bank. Perigon also authors the annual "Banking Sustainability Barometer", which analysis the public disclosures of over 50 UK banks, fintechs and building societies to display key trends and future predictions for sustainability reporting in this sector. Role Description We are looking to expand our team of self-employed / freelance associates to include someone specialising in sustainability reporting. This role is perfect for someone who wants to combine the autonomy of being self-employed with the benefits of accessing the brilliant team, tools and methodologies that we've painstakingly built over the last five years. The Sustainability Reporting Associate will deliver high-quality sustainability reporting advice and delivery for Perigon's clients and lead on the continued development of Perigon's leading proposition in this space. Responsibilities include: • Drafting powerful, data-driven narrative,, • Data collection, issue resolution and analysis,, • Stakeholder engagement,, • Ensuring client compliance with relevant ESG standards and regulations,, • Advising on the requirements for key disclosure frameworks including incoming UK SRS,, • Developing pragmatic reporting improvement plans, and, • Building Perigon's sustainability reporting methodologies and toolkits. The role involves collaborating with Perigon team members and clients. The volume of work will be variable and may range from a few days per month to full time depending on client demand and internal Perigon projects. We anticipate that this role will appeal to someone who already works part time on a freelance or fractional basis. In time, this role could convert to being a permanent salaried role with Perigon. Mandatory Attributes (DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT DEMONSTRATE ALL OF THESE) • Comfortable with self-employed nature of the role and variable work volumes, • At least 6-10 years of 'real world' experience working inside businesses, • At least 3 years of this in UK financial services - preferrably banking but asset management and insurance backgrounds will also be considered, • Previous or current accountability for sustainability reporting including TCFD (or the equivalent Climate-related Financial Disclosures via the UK Companies Act), • Deep working knowledge of the current and evolving UK sustainability reporting policy and regulatory environment, • Belief that disclosures should tell a powerful story, not just tick a compliance box, • Exceptional writing skills - NOT dependent on AI, • Preference for doing something new over repeating / improving an existing process, • Comfortable working in a predominantly remote setting Desired Attributes (THESE WILL STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION) • Works well as part of a high-callibre team, • Some experience in consulting or advisory, • Experience working with ExCo and Board level stakeholders, • Experience working with internal and external auditors, • Experimentation with how and when AI can be used to streamline and improve the reporting and disclosure process, • Based in Edinburgh Application Process Applications should be sent to by 5pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026. Subject = "Sustainability Reporting Associate". Please include: • A cover note with information about why this role appeals and how you meet all mandatory attributes (in the body of the email is fine)., • A copy of or link to at least one external sustainability report or disclosure that you have been responsible for. You can expect your email application to be acknowledged within 3 working days of sending. We will review applications from 25 May and we aim to arrange interviews with Emma Walford (CEO & co-founder) in person in Edinburgh or via Teams between 26 May and 5 June. For the successful applicant, project work could start from July / August onwards.

Opportunity to work with the UK & World's #1 Great Place To Work!! This opportunity supports the ongoing growth and expansion of our Glasgow finance team as we build additional capability to meet increasing demand and future development. The Manager, Banking will assume responsibility for the governance of the combined Hilton Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Shared Service Center (SSC) Europe Banking and Credit Card teams, based in Glasgow and India respectively. Working with the Director, OTC & Managers, Banking they will supervise, monitor & support the team in the delivery of the designated activities. The post holder will be expected to have day to day involvement with the team, and communicate said deliverables to key Hilton stakeholders. Key deliverables of the role will be to document and train the end to end processes in addition to contributing to the rollout of a new matching and reconciliation tool. What will I be doing? Under the direction and guidance of the Director, OTC the post holder will be charged with inputting on current best practice, which can be expected to be delivered by an upper quartile Banking operation. They will assist in supporting the delivery of strategies, ensuring Hilton’s Centre of Excellence delivers a seamless, efficient and customer focused experience, which maximizes on output without compromising the quality of service. Key to the success of the role will be the ability to communicate and influence at all levels, both internally and with external stakeholders, and with the ability to build and maintain strong business and 3rd party relationships. Participation in project management in respect of Banking tasks and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and deliver to tight deadlines are considered essential elements of this role. The post holder will possess the capacity to effectively contribute towards a strong customer-focused ethos whilst ensuring that a robust control environment is maintained from a hotel Banking perspective. The post holder will assume day to day responsibility European property specifics, promoting a pursuit of first-class service delivery. The person will drive delivery of Hotel Banking strategies and tightly govern the team on a day-to-day basis; this will require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to accurately interpret key business drivers within the Hotel Banking function and to take appropriate action where necessary. They will also support the Director and Banking Managers in the management of Hotel Banking Service Level Agreements (SLA’s), providing input to support development, refinement and ongoing monitoring ensuring that agreed service delivery metrics are met /exceeded. Essential Functions: Planning Activities • Support the implementation of strategy, goals, key initiatives and priorities for the function., • Plan the Banking team workloads and priorities, ensuring all key department tasks are completed to scheduled timelines and checklists are updated accordingly., • Influence and motivate the team, ensuring all function tasks are performed in the most efficient and effective way., • Maintain and revise, where necessary, all controls documentation in line with the organisation SOX compliance routines and deliverables., • Implement processes to support the successful conclusion of all SOX compliance testing and reviews, including peer checks, checklists and other such tools., • Project Lead / Support for Banking projects as required. Organising Activities • Implement and manage function processes to ensure strategy and goals are achieved., • Coordinate with third-party service providers to ensure all necessary information is compiled, reviewed and approved, where necessary, for the specific activities associated with operating a successful Accounting function., • Serve as liaison for maintaining client & stakeholder relationships, resolving their concerns, and escalating to leadership if necessary. Controlling & Co-ordinating Activities • Evaluate the effectiveness of current processes, recommend and implement actions to streamline the processes and maximize efficiency., • Oversee day to day reconciling activities and oversee the delivery of the monthly reconciliations, • Review and monitor SLA and OLA to ensure agreed service delivery in accordance with agreement and take corrective action as needed., • Review and book key closing journal entries and other reports activities completed Staffing Activities • Recruit, supervise and evaluate Banking team members and build competence with relevant employees through training and best practice sharing., • Manage the objectives for the team and how those objectives are going to be accomplished., • Carry out and monitor team member performance reviews, providing feedback and supporting development. Required Qualifications Relevant experience in a banking / Treasury accounting role Project management experience

Senior Creative Copywriter Within our mega award winning agency, creativity with purpose is everything. The Creative team is looking for a Senior Copywriter who can turn smart strategic thinking into words that move - for culture, for audiences and for clients. We’re looking for a creative problem solver who is a dyed in the wool creative writer who is used to working on big campaigns, iconic brands and integrated solutions. This is a senior creative role at the heart of this award winning creative department. You’ll partner with art directors, strategists, account teams and planners to build ideas and campaigns that solve real challenges and elevate brands. You’ll also help shape the voice of the agency and mentor other writers along the way. The opportunity: In this role, you won’t just write - you create compelling ideas. This isn’t a content creating role …. From integrated campaigns to digital and social execution, you’ll be responsible for crafting compelling copy that resonates across channels, while helping steer creative thinking from brief to delivery. You’ll work on high-profile briefs, contribute to new business pitches, and be a key voice in creative problem-solving. Your role • Lead original creative writing and concept development across campaigns, including digital, social, broadcast, CRM, OOH and more, • Interpret strategic briefs and collaborate with art directors to build standout, effective creative work, • Maintain strong brand voice, tone and messaging consistency across all outputs, • Present, defend and evolve ideas with confidence to internal teams and clients, • Mentor, guide and inspire junior writers, helping raise the quality of work across the team, • Work collaboratively with planners, account teams and design partners to shape work that is strategically sound and commercially effective, • Provide constructive feedback and help refine briefs to drive even better outcomes, • Continuously keep up with culture, creative trends and language innovation that informs better work What we’re looking for: You’re a senior copywriter who: • Has strong conceptual writing skills across a range of formats (long, short, digital, social), • Loves writing and storytelling with attention to detail, grammar and tone, • Thrives in collaborative environments and can translate strategic goals into creative expression, • Can confidently articulate and sell ideas to peers and clients, • Brings strategic thinking as well as craft excellence to creative solutions, • Has experience presenting work and advocating for great ideas, • Enjoys mentoring and helping others grow their skills You’ll ideally have • Proven agency experience at senior level, • A strong portfolio of creative work with a few awards under your belt, • Experience across integrated campaigns and digital channels Our client values diversity of thought, background and lived experience - because our best work comes from bringing more voices to the table. We champion people who are curious, bold and collaborative, and who want to make work that matters. Remuneration: • Competitive salary to match your role to £60,000 on a FTC basis. Our client may consider 4 days/week., • Investing in your growth with training, • Benefits from pensions to life cover, • Opportunities for enlightenment through IPA CPD and Internal Academy initiatives, • Flexible / hybrid approach. 3 days/week in the Edinburgh office FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Gilchrist Recruitment Partnership are a specialist recruitment agency and recruiting partner within the Marketing, Digital communications/PR, Creative & Design and Advertising industry for Scotland, both agency and client side. When submitting your application, please outline your current salary, salary expectations and notice period. It is also essential that you are already legally permitted to work in the UK with the associated paperwork if you are not a UK citizen. If you are not currently living in Scotland, please explain/outline your plans and timelines for relocation to Scotland. We are a Scottish based recruiter who generally do not represent “remote” opportunities - thus you will be either living in Scotland or have solid plans to relocate. We cannot guarantee a response to each individual application, made necessary by the level of response we receive. We will contact only those candidates we wish to shortlist. Apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race. Unless clearly stated otherwise, the advertised position is a perma

Computershare is global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries.Many of the world's leading organisations use us to streamline and maximise the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors and customers.Our global foo

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NHS Scotland is seeking a Data Assistant for the eRostering Team.

MMS is seeking a full-time Medical Writer remotely based in the UK. You will evaluate medical literature, write and edit various clinical documents, and mentor other writers.

MMS Holdings Inc is seeking a full-time Medical Writer based remotely within the UK.

A leading media organization is seeking a Senior Reporter to join their Edinburgh team.

Role responsibilities*** Contributing to the development of transaction reporting policy rules and guidelines, drafting consultations and coordinating industry engagement as part of our ongoing reviews of the UK MiFIR, EMIR & SFTR regimes* Using data to identify trends, outliers and insights to supp

Investment Data & Reporting Manager. We're hiring an Investment Data and Reporting Manager to strengthen how investment insight supports business decision making across Royal London. Own and evolve investment data Sources of Truth, embedding strong governance, clarity of ownership and consistency of

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. Senior Transaction and Trade Reporting Analyst.

Ensure clarity on timelines, deadlines, and the availability of key people (reviewers). Immerse yourself in the medical communications and pharma industries, clients’ companies, and therapy areas. Experience in medical writing, ideally in an agency setting.

Our Senior Medical Writers are responsible for driving day‑to‑day project delivery (with support from others) within an account in order to create outstanding medical content across a variety of therapy areas. This position is ideal for an experienced writer who has a passion for scientific and

A translation and interpretation services company in the United Kingdom is seeking freelance Mandarin interpreters.The role involves providing accurate interpretation services between Mandarin and English, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality.Candidates must have proficien

Our Medical Writers work on a project‑by‑project basis, delivering medical communications materials that involve the detailed analysis and clear presentation of clinical trial data. Private medical insurance with comprehensive cover on a "medical history disregard" basis. Responsibilities: You w

Leonardo is seeking a Project Accountant in Edinburgh to manage financial reporting and support the Finance Team. Responsibilities include managing project reports, assisting with monthly forecasts, and ensuring financial controls are met.

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of EY’s five tax servi

A well-established cultural venue in Edinburgh is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial operations including management accounts, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Candidates should be qualified accountants with financial reporting experience. M&G is looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant in Edinburgh on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You’ll shape key strategic initiatives across the Premier business by delivering commercial planning, analysis and decision ready insight. Make a measurable impact in the newly formed Premier Chief Operating Office, with senior exposure across the Premier Commercial Analysis and Reporting team. As

Costello Medical is searching for a Medical Writer to engage in medical communications projects that require detailed analysis and presentation of clinical trial data.

A global medical communications company is looking for a Medical Writer in Edinburgh. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £39,000 and includes benefits such as private medical insurance, flexible working options, and support for external training. The role is ideal for candidates with a

Medical Writer – Publications to join their team in Edinburgh. Applicants should hold a Masters or PhD in a science subject and possess experience in medical writing.

We are extremely in-demand right now; this is an excellent opportunity to receive multiple interpreting assignments from Premium Linguistic Services every day!.

A leading professional services firm in the UK seeks a Manager for the Direct Tax Compliance and Reporting CoE.In this role, you'll lead multi-country client engagements in tax accounting and help ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP standards.You'll also mentor junior staff and play a crucial ro

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Global Compliance & Reporting (GCR) is one of EY’s five tax servi

This is your chance to make a tangible impact on how we report and explain regulatory risk within Lloyds Banking Group. At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking

As an Executive Director in International Private Bank Operations team, you will lead our regulatory reporting agenda and set the pace for operational rigor and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, preferably as a Chartered Accountant, and possess advanced knowledge in financial services and accounting. Citi seeks a UK Head of Financial Reporting based in Edinburgh. This senior management role involves overseeing financial reporting operations

Trade & Transaction Reporting Consultant - Business Analyst / Project Manager.Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: FRRF - Financial Crime, Risk, Regulation & Finance Transformation | Type: Permanent.Drive regulatory clarity and control across global reporting regimes.Capco is seeking Business

Nucleus Financial is seeking a Finance Analyst in Edinburgh to support the Finance Manager with high-quality financial reporting, particularly focusing on revenues and customer financial activities.

A public sector interpreting agency is looking for Romanian interpreters in Edinburgh.This role offers flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to maintain control over your income.The ideal candidates will be fluent in English and Romanian and have interpreting experience or qualifications.A valid DB

A leading interpreting service provider is looking for Freelance Interpreters in Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

A leading interpreting agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Polish interpreters in Edinburgh.This is an exceptional opportunity for those fluent in English and Polish, with flexible hours and the possibility to work autonomously.Candidates must demonstrate interpreting experience or relevant qual

Under minimal supervision, the Medical Writer will critically evaluate, analyze, and interpret the medical literature to select primary resource materials for adequate study design, statistical significance, scientific rigor and absence of bias. Mentor medical writers and other members of the projec

A leading financial consulting firm seeks a Trade & Transaction Reporting Consultant to deliver regulatory change initiatives.You will analyze and design solutions across several reporting regimes while collaborating with compliance, operations, and tech teams.Ideal candidates have experience in fin

As a Senior Reporter for Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife, you will be at the forefront of breaking stories, delivering impactful journalism across audio, video and digital. Confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm to be a trusted local reporter.

Up to £40,000 dependent upon experience plus an indicative bonus range of 8% to 16%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, pension, life assurance, income protection, volunteering days.

Standard Life plc is seeking an Investment Proposition Reporting Consultant in Edinburgh.

PSR Limited is seeking a Securities Financing Transaction Reporting Specialist in Edinburgh.This senior associate role involves leading the review of SFTR reporting policies and engaging with market participants on various regulatory initiatives.Candidates should have extensive expertise in securiti

PSR Limited seeks a Transaction & Position Reporting Policy Associate in Edinburgh.

Lead the development and delivery of performance and reporting frameworks, tailored to client maturity and programme needs. Support the development of clients and junior team members through training and coaching. Team development and capability building.

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Peoples Ford is seeking a Short Form Content Creator in Edinburgh.This position involves planning and filming short-form videos for TikTok and Instagram.The ideal candidate will have a strong presenting style, creativity, and a passion for social media trends, particularly in automotive contexts.You

The role holder will work across the Finance function including accounting, actuarial and data management teams to deliver the Group’s Annual Report and Accounts and Interim Report and other regulatory reporting, produce Group management information; and ensure robust financial controls are mainta

A leading renewable energy firm in Scotland is seeking a UK Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and consolidation.