Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment (formerly Hutcheon Mearns) are supporting a successful and prominent organisation to recruit an Accountant to their growing team. Based at the Port of Nigg in the Scottish Highlands, this is an excellent role for someone looking for a hands on, month-end focussed role in a supportive organisation with excellent career opportunities.
This role can be full time or 4 days per week, with hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office).
The Opportunity
This is a great fit for a driven finance professional who enjoys getting stuck into month end, partnering with operations and improving the quality of reporting. You will join a friendly finance team of 6, with strong mentorship available and clear scope to develop your career over time.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and year end reporting
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare month end journal entries including accruals, prepayments and other trial balance movements
Undertake detailed cost analysis in partnership with operational teams
Maintain the fixed asset register
Support the preparation of weekly cashflows
Assist with the year end audit process
Support the preparation of budgets and variance analysis
Support continuous improvement across controls and finance processes
Background and Experience
The role would suit someone with relevant month end exposure looking to progress in a growing organisation or someone working in practice looking to make their first move to industry.
Part-qualified, newly qualified (ICAS, ACCA, or CIMA) or qualified by experience
Confident with Excel and comfortable across Microsoft Office (Outlook and PowerPoint included)
Strong on detail, analytical by nature and able to problem solve
Comfortable working to deadlines and communicating well across the business
Variance analysis experience would be beneficial
Flexibility & Benefits
Full time or 4 days per week
Hybrid working, typically 3 days in the office
33 days annual leave
5% pension
Private medical cover
Study support available for part-qualified candidates
Secure role within a stable and well established organisation
Supportive team environment with mentorship and progression opportunities
Next Steps
If you are looking to take the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is right for you, this could be an excellent opportunity.
To apply, please send your CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please contact Leah McCrea at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment