Group Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aberdeen is seeking a Group Accountant to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and the management of their Oracle NetSuite ERP system. This pivotal role requires strong experience in financial accounting and consolidation, with opportunities for career development in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting and consolidation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group-level financial reporting and compliance.
• Implement and optimize Oracle NetSuite ERP system.
• Support statutory audits and maintain financial control policies.

Skills

Financial Consolidation

Financial Reporting

Oracle NetSuite

Communication Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Accountant. This is a full time, staff position and will be based from our client’s offices in Aberdeen City Centre, however flexible hybrid working is on offer.

This organisation is dynamic and fast-paced and requires a forward-thinking finance team that drives operational excellence and strategic insight. As they scale, they need a highly skilled Group Accountant with strong experience in Oracle NetSuite to support their global finance operations.

The Opportunity

The Group Accountant will be responsible for overseeing group-level financial reporting, consolidations, compliance, and control processes. This role will play a pivotal part in the rollout, optimisation, and management of their Oracle NetSuite ERP system, ensuring its integration into all aspects of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Consolidation & Reporting:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated accounts in compliance with IFRS or applicable standards
• Prepare and maintain intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

ERP Systems Management:

• Lead or support the implementation and ongoing optimisation of Oracle NetSuite, including financial modules, workflows, and reporting tools
• Act as a key point of contact between finance and IT/system vendors to ensure alignment of system capabilities with business needs
• Provide training and support to internal users across global offices on NetSuite best practices

Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls:

• Support statutory audits for group and subsidiaries
• Ensure financial control policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to across the group
• Maintain documentation for SOX or other regulatory requirements (if applicable)

Business Partnering:

• Work with local finance teams and business leaders across multiple geographies to ensure consistency in reporting and compliance
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making

Background and experience

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.

Qualifications:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting and consolidation in an international business
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite – ideally in both implementation and daily use
• Experience in a professional services or consultancy environment is highly desirable, but not essential
• Solid understanding of IFRS and multi-currency consolidations
• Experience working in a high-growth or transformation-driven environment is a plus

Skills:

• Strong systems and process orientation
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with NetSuite reporting tools is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills – able to liaise across functions and geographies
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Flexibility and benefits

• 37.5 hour working week
• Flexibility around working hours
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent working environment
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Exposure to an international, fast-growing business
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Inclusive, collaborative company culture

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 at [e-mail] . Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.