Financial Controller - SME

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their dynamic team in Aberdeen. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial operations, provide insightful financial information, and contribute to strategic planning. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance and developing financial management mechanisms that minimize risk. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to produce financial reports and manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial accounting, reporting, and control activities.
• Prepare financial accounts and strategic business plans.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Our client is a manufacturer and provider of high quality safety critical services including lifting equipment, inspection and equipment sale and rental. The company's integrated services are designed to improve safety, increase productivity and realise significant financial and operational savings for their customers. Their track record of client satisfaction is testament to their vision and desire to become long term partners with their well established customers.

With an Aberdeen based HQ and an international footprint, this business boasts state of the art workshops, a positive growth trajectory and a fantastic team culture.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for the company’s financial accounting, reporting and control activities including providing organisational and administrative guidance for financial operations and playing a full and active role in Senior Management Meetings.

1. Providing and interpreting financial information
2. Preparation of asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information and preparing company financial accounts
3. Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends, analysing change, and advising accordingly
4. Preparing and formulating strategic and long-term business plans
5. Developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
6. Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
7. Ensuring company's accounting and reporting software is maintained and back ups are secure
8. Accountable for tax compliance including income tax, VAT, and corporation tax
9. Liaising with auditors
10. Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers, and statutory organisations such as the Inland Revenue
11. Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
12. Developing and preparing annual budgets
13. Managing team including professional development
14. Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
15. Ensure that accounting policies comply with relevant accounting standards and company policies are created and implemented
16. Undertake specific projects as instructed by management
17. Carry out work in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet deadlines, changing priorities when the situation requires
18. Carry out work in accordance with operating procedures and statutory/client specifications and requirements

Background and Experience

1. Qualified Accountant
2. Organised and structured approach to work
3. Good written and verbal communication skills in English
4. Ability to work well under pressure
5. Collaborative approach
6. Critical thinking and good analytical skills
7. Flexible approach, team player and ability to work independently

This is a full time role, 100% office based in Aberdeen.

Next Steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Jane Grant at Hutcheon Mearns on [e-mail]. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.