Accountant - Aberlour

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Aberlour; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private business in Aberlour is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves financial reporting, journal posting, and management accounting among other duties. Ideal candidates will be part qualified or fully qualified accountants with strong technical skills. You will collaborate with various departments and prepare internal reports for senior management. Applications are encouraged from individuals looking to progress their careers in finance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills with a proven track record of accounts preparation.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team and other business units.
• Prepare internal reports for Directors as required.
• Complete weekly operations costings for key cost centres.

Skills

Financial reporting and compliance

Journal posting

Management accounting

Preparation of the annual budget

Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software

Education

Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA)

Job description

Accountant - Aberlour

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be exclusively working with a privately owned, growing business to recruit an experienced Accountant into this staff position based in Aberlour.

The Opportunity

This staff role sits within a small, dynamic team, and will be based at their Aberlour HQ. Working closely with the management and other departments, you will support the accounting team and additional business units. A detailed job description can be shared, but in summary, your role will include:

• Financial reporting and compliance
• Journal posting
• Management accounting
• Preparation of the annual budget
• Fixed Asset Register maintenance; recording additions, disposals, depreciation calculation, and posting of journals
• Support with the year end audit
• Produce the reporting pack to disclose VOWD and costs per customer
• Complete weekly operations costings for key cost centres
• Insurance Administration and Support
• Utilities Management
• Environmental reporting
• Prepare internal reports for Directors as required

Background and Experience

You will be a Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA) or qualified by experience with strong technical skills and proven track record of accounts preparation. Our client will consider applications from either a practice trained Accountant looking for industry experience, an Assistant Accountant looking to progress or an experienced Accountant / Finance Manager performing a similar role. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, achieving deadlines and interacting with key stakeholders. Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software programs is essential.

Next Steps

To apply, please send a detailed CV. Or for a confidential discussion please contact Lois Dobbie on 07841032760.Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.