Temporary Financial Accountant

Brook Street; Tain; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant for a 3-6 month contract in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in financial analysis and management accounting, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role involves preparing financial reports and supporting decision-making within a multi-department environment, emphasizing accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Support decision-making by providing accurate financial data to senior managers.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts.
• Interact with multiple departments to support financial operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel)

Attention to detail

Education

Part qualified in a professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

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.
• Experience of year end audits.
• Experience of fixed assets.
• 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.