Accountant

EthosEnergy; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

33 days annual leave

Job summary

EthosEnergy is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to support the finance function with statutory reporting, management accounting and financial analysis. The role requires a technically capable, highly organised individual proficient in Excel and experienced in UK financial statements.

You will prepare year-end papers, collaborate with auditors, assist with budgeting and cash flow, and produce monthly management accounts.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ICAS/ICAEW or equivalent professional qualification being pursued.
• Experience preparing UK statutory financial statements and management accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment and maintain high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of UK statutory financial statements for entities in line with Companies Act requirements.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations and working papers for year-end reporting and audits.
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries with clear supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting, including variance explanations.
• Produce timely financial reports for management and stakeholders and support process improvements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Commercial awareness

Proactive

Flexibility

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ICAS/ICAEW

Tools

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Job description

The Part-Qualified Accountant will support the finance function across statutory reporting, management accounting, financial analysis and broader business requirements. The role requires a technically capable and highly organised individual who can prepare accurate financial information, work effectively to deadlines and respond flexibly to a varied workload. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Excel, have practical experience preparing UK financial statements and demonstrate sound management accounting knowledge.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for UK entities in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards and Companies Act requirements.
• Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and working papers for year-end reporting and the external audit process.
• Liaise with external auditors and respond promptly to audit queries, providing clear and complete supporting documentation.
• Assist with ensuring that statutory filings and other reporting obligations are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Management Accounting and Financial Analysis
• Prepare small Corporate monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting, including investigation and explanation of material variances.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, presenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of financial controls, reporting processes and accounting procedures. Systems, Internal Audit and Ad Hoc Support
• Use Microsoft Excel to prepare, analyse and present financial information, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, lookups and other appropriate data-analysis tools.
• Where relevant, support internal audit assignments, including process walkthroughs, control testing, documentation of findings and follow-up of agreed actions.
• Respond to a range of ad hoc financial, commercial and administrative requests, prioritising tasks appropriately and delivering accurate outputs within required timescales.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to resolve queries and provide practical financial support.
• Undertake other duties and project work consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Strong Microsoft Excel capability, with confidence handling and analysing detailed financial data.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and reporting processes.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Commercial awareness and sound professional judgement.
• Proactive, dependable and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible and comfortable responding to ad hoc requests.
• Collaborative working style and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct.

Experience

• Practical experience preparing UK statutory financial statements.
• Relevant management accounting experience, including month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations. Desireable but not essential:
• Previous internal audit experience, including control testing, process reviews or audit support.
• Experience working in a multi-entity, group or international organisation.
• Experience with finance systems, reporting tools or process-improvement initiatives.

Education Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant actively studying towards an ACCA, CIMA, ICAS or ICAEW qualification, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in Aberdeen city centre office 3 days a week

What We Offer

• Hybrid working scheme 3/2 office based
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical and Dental (Medicash)
• 33 days annual leave

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.