Accountant

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is recruiting an Accountant for a 12-month contract in Aberdeen region. The role focuses on accurate monthly financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and SOX compliance for UK ledgers, with responsibilities across VAT, audits, and ad-hoc analyses.

The successful candidate will hold ICAEW/ICAS/CIMA/ACCA qualifications and manage reporting deadlines while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and statutory reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly income statement and fully reconciled balance sheet for assigned UK ledgers.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly SOX compliance documentation for assigned UK ledgers.
• Prepare annual statutory audit packs for the Statutory Reporting team within deadlines.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns for assigned UK ledgers.
• Review and approve payments per established controls.
• Provide financial information and analysis for ad-hoc requests.
• Take ownership of timely financial reporting and ensure SOX compliance.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled and items resolved promptly.

Education

ICAEW/ICAS/CIMA/ACCA Qualification

Job description

Job title

Accountant

Location

Inverurie, Aberdeen

Contract type

PAYE UK

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

37.5 hours per week (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH, once training is complete)

Qualification required

ICAEW/ICAS/CIMA/ACCA Qualification

NES Fircroft are supporting a key OFS client in Aberdeen, with the above temporary role, which will have a focus on supporting the Non-Omega Ledgers. You will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of financial information from multiple ledgers to various stakeholders.

Within the role, your focus will be to take ownership of the accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned ledgers. This includes maintaining a fully reconciled balance sheet and fulfilling all SOX reporting obligations associated with these ledgers.

The role requires strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills to ensure key reporting deadlines are consistently met. You will also communicate regularly with colleagues around the world, making effective communication and collaboration essential to success in the position.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the monthly income statement and fully reconciled balance sheet for assigned UK ledgers
• Prepare and submit monthly & quarterly SOX compliance documentation for assigned UK ledgers
• Prepare and submit annual statutory audit packs to the Statutory Reporting team within required deadlines
• Prepare monthly VAT returns for assigned UK ledgers
• Review and approve payments in accordance with established controls and approval requirements
• Provide financial information and analysis in response to ad-hoc requests
• Participate in relevant finance and business projects as required
• Take ownership of the accurate and timely financial reporting for assigned UK ledgers, ensuring reporting deadlines and control requirements are met
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and maintain appropriate supporting documentation and financial controls
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are appropriately reconciled, reviewed, and supported, with outstanding items investigated and resolved in a timely manner

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.