Strategic Financial Accountant – Hybrid & Insightful

The Scottish Association for Marine Science; Oban; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave enhancements

Cycle to Work

Pensions Plus

Wellbeing portals

Free parking with charging points

Job summary

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban is seeking a Financial Accountant to deliver high-quality financial information and act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will own core financial processes, drive performance, and contribute to strategic planning.

Ideal candidates hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have post-qualification experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• CA/CIMA/ACCA qualification required.
• Post-qualification experience in a relevant financial accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, accurate, timely financial information.
• Provide financial insight and guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Own key financial processes and drive performance across entities.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end processes

Management accounts

Audit readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced Excel

Education

CA, CIMA, ACCA

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban is seeking a Financial Accountant to deliver high-quality financial information and act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will own core financial processes, drive performance, and contribute to strategic planning.

Ideal candidates hold a recognised accountancy qualification and have post-qualification experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent stakeholder communication.