Group Financial Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Scotland is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to contribute to their growth journey. The role involves preparing financial reports, collaborating on statutory accounting, and supporting complex projects. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong audit experience under IFRS. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary performance-based bonus

28 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with experience in a professional service firm or corporate setting.
• Strong understanding of external audit processes is essential.
• Experience in delivering Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements under IFRS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external financial reporting under IFRS for the group and subsidiary accounts.
• Assist in the annual report process and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Manage audit requests and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA)

Experience in external audit processes

Stakeholder engagement skills

IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP systems exposure

Job description

Our client is one of the fastest-growing independent utilities companies in the UK, servicing major corporates and public sector bodies nationwide. As a disruptive market leader, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and have won multiple industry awards. This dynamic and forward‑thinking business has a number of exciting projects on the horizon, including strategic acquisitions, an ERP system implementation project and a projected IPO in the next two years.

We are delighted to be recruiting for the role of Group Financial Accountant, a new position within this business that offers a technically strong accountant the chance to play a pivotal role in the growth journey. The company offers hybrid working with 2 days per week in office; employees are based in Perthshire and commute from locations such as Tayside and Fife, Edinburgh, Stirling and Aberdeenshire.

The Opportunity

• Prepare external financial reporting under IFRS, including consolidated group accounts and subsidiary accounts to PLC standard.
• Play a key role in the annual report process – not only statutory accounting but also preparing disclosure sections and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Support monthly management accounts process, focusing on consolidation and reporting.
• Assist the group financial accounting team with technical accounting matters and contribute to draft papers for the Board, Audit Committee and auditors.
• Contribute to ongoing process and reporting improvements to make the business future‑ready.
• Support accounting and reporting requirements on complex projects such as acquisitions, restructuring and refinancing.
• Compile information for corporation tax advisors and review and challenge tax computations in line with group strategy.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requests.
• Support the transition to a new ERP system and enhance processes and controls.

The Candidate

• Be a Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA), ideally with experience or training in a professional services firm and/or corporate, group reporting background.
• Have strong understanding and experience of external audit processes and requirements.
• Ideally have strong experience in delivery of Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements under IFRS, preferably with exposure to FTSE listed reporting requirements.
• Have strong stakeholder engagement / management skills and an ability to present to all levels of management.
• Strong IT skills, high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and exposure to ERP systems (through audit or role in industry).

Benefits / Flexibility on offer?

• Company policy offering hybrid working (2 days per week in office).
• Competitive salary and discretionary performance‑based bonus.
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Life assurance.
• Pension – 6% employer, 5% employee contributions.
• Ongoing professional development.

Next steps?

If this opportunity sounds like your next step, please apply with your full CV. For more information, please contact Lynsey Campbell or Emma Clitherow at Cooper Parry Finance Recruitment.