Accountant

EthosEnergy Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private Medical and Dental (Medicash)

33 days annual leave

Job summary

EthosEnergy Group is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to support statutory reporting, management accounting, and financial analysis. You will prepare UK statutory statements, assist with year-end processes, and liaise with auditors from its Aberdeen office.

The role emphasizes accurate reporting, deadline-driven work, and flexible handling of a varied workload, with ongoing ACCA/CIMA/ICAS/ICAEW study support.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant actively studying toward ACCA/CIMA/ICAS/ICAEW or equivalent.
• Experience preparing UK statutory financial statements and management accounting processes.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial information and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of annual statutory financial statements for UK entities under UK standards and Companies Act.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations and working papers for year-end and external audit.
• Liaise with auditors and respond to audit queries with documentation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting with variance analysis.
• Produce timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities; present findings clearly.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, reporting processes and procedures.
• Use Excel for data analysis, including formulas, pivots and lookups.
• Support internal audit activities and respond to ad hoc financial requests.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve queries and provide financial support.
• Undertake other duties and project work as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Proactivity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ICAS/ICAEW

Tools

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Pivot tables

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

• 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.