Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Fort William; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland seeks a Head of Accounting. This full-time permanent role involves overseeing finance and accounting systems, managing month-end processes, and mentoring a finance team. The successful applicant will hold a relevant accounting qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Loyalty bonus scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Occupational health surveillance

Group life assurance

Temporary accommodation support

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head of Accounting or similar role.
• Strong organisational skill and leadership capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of financial services and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing company finance and accounting systems.
• Ownership of month-end close out processes and reconciliations.
• Mentoring the finance team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership capabilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

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Founded in 1959, Ferguson Transport & Shipping is a family-owned and operated business. With over 65 years of experience in the haulage industry, Ferguson Transport & Shipping is one of the largest independent transport and distribution companies in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

About the role

Full time, permanent role, reporting to the Group Finance Director, this post requires a fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA or CIMA) to work alongside our Payroll & Accounts Manager to take accounting responsibility in overseeing the company finance & accounting systems. The successful applicant will take ownership of timely month-end close out processes, reconciliations, and management reporting.

This is a hands-on position, requiring working knowledge and experience of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, compliance, projections, budget and cash flow forecasting as well as systems development and mentoring the finance team.

Competitive salary, company pension, loyalty bonus scheme including enhanced annual leave in place. Occupational health surveillance and group life assurance.

Temporary accommodation and relocation support may be available for the right applicant.

About the individual

• Proven experience as a Head of Accounting or similar role
• Strong organisational skills, demonstrated leadership capabilities & ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Extensive knowledge of financial services and accounting principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills