Financial Accountant

Rutherford Cross; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Accountant in Livingston, Scotland. This role involves preparing monthly management accounts, managing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial accounting experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment, and will have expertise in Excel and ERP systems like Business Central. This position offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic company focused on safety and environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent.
• Solid experience in financial accounting and month-end close.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK entities.
• Post journals and perform detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis.
• Support statutory accounts preparation, audits, and tax processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel

Experience with ERP systems

UK accounting standards

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to partner with Emtez for the critical hire of Financial Accountant. Emtez is a dynamic and fast-growing international manufacturer and distributor of critical solutions, delivering essential safety and environmental protection solutions to blue-chip clients worldwide. Our innovative products help safeguard people and the planet, making a meaningful impact across a range of industries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for UK entities in line with the Group reporting calendar
• Post journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll, stock movements and provisions. Perform detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis and provide clear variance commentary
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reporting packs to Group Finance
• Own and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring they are complete, accurate and supported
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for fixed assets, leases, inventory, rebates and provisions
• Support the strengthening of the UK financial control environment and month-end discipline
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Group accounting policies and internal controls
• Support statutory accounts preparation, audits and tax processes (VAT, corporation tax)
• Manage intercompany postings, reconciliations and settlements
• Assist with cash forecasting inputs and variance analysis
• Drive working capital reporting and own invoice discounting processes, including reconciliations and customer allocations
• Provide support to the Financial Controller and CFO on ad hoc analysis and projects
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis
• Act as a mentor and point of escalation for junior finance team members where appropriate
• Support improvements to finance processes, templates and documentation
• Contribute to the development of a robust UK management pack
• Assist in embedding consistent use of Business Central and reporting tools

The ideal candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Solid experience in financial accounting and month-end close
• Experience in a multi-entity or manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (Business Central desirable)
• Good working knowledge of UK accounting standards and VAT
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently

For more information, please contact Chris Sole at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.