Specialist

ACCA Careers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Aberdeen is seeking a dynamic finance professional to manage year-end financial reporting, implement financial systems, and act in interim Financial Controller roles. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification, strong technical skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for career progression. Interested candidates should contact for more information.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance management position.
• Strong technical accounting skills and hands-on industry experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage year-end financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Implement new financial systems to drive efficiency.
• Act in interim Financial Controller roles providing strategic financial insight.

Skills

Finance management

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proactive client engagement

Education

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ICAS/ICAEW)

Job description

Hutcheon Mearns is seeking a dynamic, qualified and industry experienced finance professional to join our internal Specialist team in Aberdeen. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse client base, engaging in a variety of financial and accounting projects. You’ll play a key role in helping clients improve efficiency, adopt best practices, and solve complex financial challenges.

Key Objectives For The Role Include

• Managing year-end financial reporting and audit preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Implementing new financial systems, or enhancing existing processes to drive efficiency and strengthen financial controls.
• Acting in interim Financial Controller roles, providing strategic financial insight, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and supporting senior leadership in decision‑making.

Collaborate with clients across a variety of industries to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. Apply your professional experience to enhance client operations and implement best practices. Leverage the expertise of the wider Hutcheon Mearns team to navigate unfamiliar challenges and deliver high quality outcomes. Act as a trusted advisor, adding value and insight as an integral part of the client’s team.

Background and Experience

Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ICAS/ICAEW), trained in practice. Proven experience in finance management position, ideally across a range of industries and functions. Strong technical accounting skills and hands‑on industry experience. Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to client engagement. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What’s on offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent working environment and collaborative culture. Career progression opportunities.

Next Steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is required, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Lois Dobbie at Hutcheon Mearns on [e-mail].

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