Senior Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Aberdeen team on a full-time contract. This role is crucial for delivering precise financial reporting for UK entities, supporting management teams with vital financial information, and acting as the primary liaison with external auditors. The successful candidate will leverage their technical accounting expertise and IFRS knowledge to ensure compliance with evolving standards while working collaboratively with key stakeholders. If you are a qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this position is tailored for you.

Benefits

Competitive Day Rate

Hybrid Working Pattern

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong technical skills and industry experience.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial reporting for UK entities and assist with audits.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards and provide guidance.

Skills

Technical Accounting Skills

IFRS Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA)

Relevant Industry Exposure

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns is exclusively working with a large, successful oil service company to source an experienced Senior Accountant on a full-time contract. This position will join their Aberdeen based team.

The Opportunity

This position is offered on a contract basis for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The successful applicant will deliver accurate internal and external financial reporting for UK entities. You will also provide financial information to management teams to facilitate decision making and act as the key interface with external auditors.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist with statutory accounts and audit process for the UK legal entities. Resolve queries internally which may arise.
2. Assist with monthly management reporting and forecasts in group consolidation systems, including liaising with Corporate Accounting team to address queries/resolve issues.
3. Provide expert technical advice and guidance with regards to application of IFRS / group accounting standards and group consolidation systems.
4. Monitor and ensure compliance with new and emerging accounting standards, providing guidance and training to the wider business.
5. Preparation/approval of balance sheet reconciliations, including responsibility to close out any identified discrepancies.
6. Assist with the preparation of impairment indicators and subsequent analysis including investment impairment models.
7. Any other tasks determined by management.

Background and Experience

1. You will be a Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA) or qualified by experience with relevant industry exposure.
2. Strong technical skills and proven track record.
3. Knowledge of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 is preferred.
4. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, achieving deadlines and interacting with key stakeholders.
5. Proficiency using SAP and advanced Excel skills.

Flexibility and Benefits

Our client offers a competitive day rate along with hybrid working pattern.

Next Steps

To submit your CV for review, or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Lois Dobbie on 07841 032760 / [e-mail].

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position as no sponsorship is available.