Temporary Financial Accountant

Brook Street; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant for a 3-6 month contract in Inverness. Candidates should be part qualified and have over three years in management accounting, financial analysis, and strong analytical skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. The role requires preparing financial reports and interacting with senior managers. Join us to enhance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in management accounting or financial analysis.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and budgets.
• Strong understanding of multi-user financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Interact with senior managers to support decision making.
• Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Temporary Management Accountant 3 - 6 month Contract.

Our client, based in Inverness, is looking for a temporary Accountant for 3 - 6 months.

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.

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.