Senior Commercial & Finance Manager

Walkerwatts; Stirling; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

We’re searching for an ambitious, technically focused, and highly organised professional, with a proven track record of managing the commercial and financial aspects of a utility construction business. You'll be reporting directly to the Managing Director and Operations Director with a team of admins under you.

Can you answer yes to these questions?

• Would you love to work with an ambitious firm that offers an impressive salary and champions professional development?
• Would you excel at working with a varied portfolio of projects, providing a full suite of accounting support to the team by managing profitability and spend?

If so, this Senior Accountant job in Stirling could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Purpose

• Plan, prepare, and review accounts for a diverse and significant range of projects and the business.
• Liaise directly with our senior managers, proactively handling queries and building trusted relationships with our supply chain.
• Forecast and manage budgets, oversee workflow, and mentor junior staff with training and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare personal and corporation tax computations, including tax returns, tax liabilities, and providing trusted advisory.
• Work closely with senior team members, ensuring expectations, deadlines, and budgets are being met.
• Promote and strive for customer service excellence and set an example to junior staff as a hands-on and proactive Senior Accountant.

About this firm

Recognised as an employer of choice within the region, this firm offers a full suite of benefits including a market-leading salary and impressive professional development opportunities.

• Full time, permanent position
• Healthcare and wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance
• Enhanced company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Open and inclusive culture
• Team incentives
• Discretionary bonuses

Job Requirements

• ACCA or ACA qualified or part qualified with previous experience within practice.
• A proven track record of working with clients within practice.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, including QuickBooks and Xero.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and able to manage a team’s workflow.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Confidently mentor junior team members in a positive and constructive manner.