Financial Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutcheon Mearns is seeking a Financial Accountant for a charitable organization in Dundee. This role involves managing statutory accounts, cashflow forecasting, and VAT compliance, offering a supportive environment with competitive terms and a generous benefits package, including 40.5 days of annual leave.

Benefits

40.5 days annual leave including public holidays

15% pension contribution

Self-managed working hours and hybrid flexibility

Confidential Employee Assistance programme (EAP)

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Onsite Canteen facilities

Guaranteed Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in statutory accounts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and audit working papers.
• Manage month-end processes, cashflow, and oversee treasury processes.
• Submit quarterly VAT returns and handle compliance.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Cashflow forecasting

Financial reporting

VAT compliance

Collaboration

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACMA/CA)

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns are working in partnership with an internationally respected organisation in Dundee to appoint a Financial Accountant to join their finance operations. A purpose-led charitable organisation that supports impactful international projects, this organisation has a global reach and a local focus. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant role will lead key technical financial processes within the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity within an organisation that offers highly competitive terms and conditions. This position would suit a Qualified Accountant with strong experience of statutory accounts preparation and ideally experience / knowledge of charity / not-for-profit structures.

The Opportunity

As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for the full statutory accounts process and act as a key contact for the external audit. You'll also lead on cashflow forecasting, balance sheet management and VAT compliance and will, within the wider finance team, ensure the organisation remains financially compliant. You will work closely with the senior finance leadership team and have the opportunity to build relationships across all departments - supporting a culture of financial understanding and strong governance.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory financial statements and audit working papers
• Liaise directly with external auditors
• Manage month-end processes across purchase, sales, payroll and nominal ledger
• Maintain and forecast cashflow and oversee treasury processes
• Submit quarterly VAT returns, including handling partial exemption
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and manage the Fixed Asset Register
• Providing financial reporting for statutory bodies
• Assist in financial compliance improvement initiatives

The Candidate

You will be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACMA/CA) or part-qualified and studying to achieve your professional qualification. You will have strong experience in preparing statutory accounts, perhaps gained from time working in professional practice or within an organisation. You will be proficient in financial systems, particularly Microsoft Excel. Detail driven with clear and confident communication skills, you will also have a collaborative mindset and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders. Experience in charity environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Remuneration and Benefits

This organisation offers a highly competitive benefits package, excellent flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits include;

• 40.5 days annual leave including public holidays
• 15% pension contribution
• Self-managed working hours and hybrid flexibility
• Confidential Employee Assistance programme (EAP)
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Onsite Canteen facilities
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown

Next steps?

If you are looking for a new challenge in an organisation that offers excellent working conditions - this could be the job opportunity for you!

Please apply with your full CV. Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this role.