Accountant

Orange Recruitment; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance provider in Livingston is looking for an Accountant to lead the Finance team. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, and compliance while providing strategic advice to the Directors. Candidates should possess a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification or equivalent, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills within a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Commitment to professional development and wellbeing

Supportive values-based work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive results under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the company Directors.
• Oversee financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Lead the preparation of year-end accounts and liaison with auditors.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (or QBE)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

Location:Livingston, West Lothian

Employment Hours:Full time – 37.5hrs (0ffice based)

Contract type:Permanent

Closing date:29th August 2025

What we do

At Simply Solutions, we are a boutique International Property Maintenance provider. Clients of all sizes, across a diverse range of sectors work with Simply Solutions; from national, blue-chip high street retailers to regional care organisations.

Our staff provide your business with a professional, innovative and empowering approach to delivering property maintenance solutions on an international, national, regional and local scale, allowing you to focus on your core business objectives and assisting you on the road to success. Our four key guiding principles:

Four key principles underpin our mission and characterise our continued success. These are fundamental to how we approach and conduct our business, and that of our clients.

Commitment | Quality | Service | Integrity

The Role

As Accountant, you’ll lead our Finance team and play a key role in strategic planning, financial governance, and operational delivery. You will ensure robust financial management, provide insightful reporting, and support decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the company Directors.
• Oversee financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Support business development, investment appraisal, and funding requirements
• Lead in the preparation of year-end accounts and liaison with auditors, ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in line with statutory requirements and that all year end deadlines are met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team.

Key requirements

• Preferable CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified (will consider QBE)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience working within SME, fast pace environment.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and impact the decisions and financial performance of senior stakeholders and their teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive results under tight timelines
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools including Microsoft Excel.

What we Offer:

• Supportive, inclusive and values-based work culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.

How to Apply

If this role sounds of interest and you wish to apply, please email your cv along with a covering letter.