Job Description

Working for a professional services firm in Aberdeen City Centre, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for the entire accounts for the firms’ Scottish and English operations. This is a newly created, permanent position following an increase in workloads. You will be responsible for all internal accounting systems, controls and reporting. Only those holding a professional accounting Qualification (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) should apply.

Reporting into the CEO, the Financial Accountant’s duties are as follows:

 

• Ensuring financial processes, systems and strong controls are operated effectively to manage the financial risk of the firm and related entities. Establishing new controls as required to identify discrepancies and prevent errors.

• Overseeing / reviewing and ensuring reconciliations are completed for the sales ledger, purchase ledger and ensuring all general ledger entries are correctly reflected in the finance system and monthly reporting.

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports including year-end financial accounts, monthly management information, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.

• Developing and maintain a financial model for budgets and forecasts.

• Liaising with external stakeholders including HMRC, Tax Advisors, Banks, etc.

• Monitoring and managing cash flow.

• Preparing VAT returns, Payroll, PAYE and tax matters.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ideally you will have had prior experience with month-end close and financial reporting and in building budgeting and forecasting models. Furthermore, it is essential that you can demonstrate experience with VAT and Payroll. You should be a motivated, self-disciplined and technically astute Accountant who approaches work in a methodical and analytical manner. Possessing great communication skills, you should also be able to work in a collaborative manner across business functions.