Temporary Financial Accountant

Brook Street; Blairconard; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a temporary Management Accountant for a 6-month contract in Scotland. The role involves preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts while supporting senior management's decision-making process. Candidates should be part qualified in an accounting qualification with 3+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, making it attractive for professionals seeking flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in management accounting or related finance role.
• Ability to prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Experience with multi-user financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and variance analysis.
• Interact with senior managers to support decision-making.
• Manage deadlines for financial year-end.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel expertise

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modelling software

Job description

Temporary Management Accountant 6 month Contract.

Our client, based in Inverness, is looking for a temporary Accountant for a period of 6 months. The role is available as soon as possible and can be hybrid.

Qualifications

• Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification or qualified to an equivalent level by virtue of experience.
• Proven experience (3 years plus preferred) in management accounting, financial analysis or a related finance role.
• Experience in preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of multi-user financial systems and accounting software.
• Experience of working in a multi-department environment, interacting with senior managers to support decision making.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex financial data clearly.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions such as pivot tables, SUMUPS, and V, H and XLOOKUPs).
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholder.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in financial reporting.
• Experience of fixed asset registers.
• Experience of reconciliation's.
• Experience of working to end of Year deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a partnership of diverse organisations.
• Experience with statutory accounting, tax or compliance-related activities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with financial modelling.
• Experience in automating or streamlining accounting processes.Professional Accounting qualification from one of the main accounting bodies.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.