Senior Finance Assistant

Dron & Dickson Ltd; Stirling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dron & Dickson Ltd in Stirling is looking for a full-time finance professional to support various financial processes, including managing accounts and stock reporting. You will assist with regulatory reporting and work closely with operational teams to enhance financial efficiency.

The ideal candidate has finance experience, attention to detail, and is organized in managing workloads. Exposure to inventory accounting and proficiency in financial systems are desirable. Join a company committed to operational excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Exposure to stock or inventory accounting is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts including multi-currency reporting.
• Help maintain financial ledgers for subsidiary companies.
• Support VAT returns and wider tax compliance.
• Reconcile stock to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with reconciliations, journals, and month-end tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Financial systems knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or working towards qualification

Tools

Intact IQ

Business Central

Job description

Location: Stirling
Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Reporting Manager
Type: Full-time

At Dron & Dickson, our purpose is simple: Everyone Home Safe.

We believe in protecting people, the environment, and our clients through safe systems, strong culture, and high‑quality service delivery. We are committed to investing in our people — our greatest asset — and fostering a workplace built on our core AGILE values: Attitude, Genuine, Integrity, Learning, and Empathy.

If you’re passionate about operational excellence, people coordination, and delivering exceptional service, this is your opportunity to be part of a respected brand in the Energy sector.

You’ll support the preparation of management accounts, assist with stock and inventory accounting, and contribute to accurate financial reporting and compliance. You’ll also work closely with operational teams to provide insight and help improve processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Assist with monthly management accounts (including multi-currency reporting)
• Analyse product margin reports and investigate variances
• Support stock and inventory reporting
• Maintain financial ledgers for subsidiary companies
• Assist with year-end, audit, and regulatory reporting

Stock & Inventory

• Reconcile stock to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute stock ageing reports
• Support stock counts and audits
• Provide finance support to operational teams on stock-related queries

Tax & Compliance

• Assist with VAT returns and wider tax compliance
• Support customs and duty processes
• Help prepare information for audits and regulatory submissions

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP systems (Intact IQ / Business Central), particularly stock modules
• Contribute to improving finance processes and reporting accuracy

General Finance Support

• Assist with reconciliations, journals, and month-end tasks
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis
• Build strong working relationships across the business

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
• Exposure to stock or inventory accounting (desirable)
• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or working towards qualification (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Confident working with financial systems and Excel
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage your own workload