Accountant, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting

Overview

Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an internationally recognised specialist service provider in the recruitment of an accountant for a 6 month fixed term contract.

• Free Parking
• Attractive salary
• Distinct possibility of a permanent role
• Pension
• Holiday

This vacancy is a newly created role which has come about due to structural change to the finance function and an overhaul of financial processes and procedures. Reporting to the head of finance, this role will be crucial to the delivery of the company s finance strategy.

• Completion of bank account reconciliations on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in GBP and Euro.
• Investigation of variances in balance sheet ensuring that reconciliations and documentation is duly supportive.
• Review of current financial controls and implementation of further financial controls to ensure a robust finance reporting ability.
• Review historical intercompany transactions ensuring that all postings are accurate and reconcile accordingly.
• Review of month end intercompany activities ensuring compliance with group accounting requirements.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts which will require P&L account production, variance analysis and supporting variance commentary.
• Working with the head of finance to prepare budget and forecasting material for senior stakeholder review.
• Proactively working with head of finance to improve financial processes and performance.

• Ideally we are looking for a professionally qualified accountant who has been working in a similar role (within the UK), for at least 5 years.
• Our client has indicated that they would be happy to look at part qualified candidates and have muted that if the role were to become permanent, study support could be offered.
• We are seeking an applicant who is based in South Fife as the role will be office based 5 days a week (due to the IT infrastructure), however they would be open to applicants who are based in Edinburgh or Dundee who would happily commute.
• We are looking for an individual who has a strong focus on detail and somebody who is able to spot financial anomalies quickly.
• Attention to detail, self-starting and the ability to work proactively and independently are essential requirements.
• This is a 6 month role with a strong chance of the role becoming permanent.

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.