accountant

accountant Perth, Scotland

Livingston James Group
Full Time Perth, Scotland 45000 - 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a long-standing client who is looking to add a Financial Accountant to their existing team. This role offers a hybrid working approach where you have 1 day in the office versus 4 days at home.

This role is best suited to a part qualified or nearly qualified accountant from either industry or practice who is looking to further their career within the accounting space.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Owning monthly management accounts, including fully reconciled balance sheet (input required from FP&A team on P&L items and from Transaction team on control accounts)
  • Reporting key Working Capital metrics and liaising with the wider business community to drive improvements in group working capital
  • Coordinating and leading year-end audit, providing information required for statutory accounts
  • Providing input to group annual budgeting, mid-year and monthly forecast process as necessary, specifically owning the group balance sheet and cash flow process
  • Supporting FP&A team as and when required, on-site P&L reviews / Profit Improvement plans etc
  • Providing input to tax advisors to prepare annual tax computations

Required to be successful in this role:

  • Preferably a part qualified accountant (or at final exam stage (CA / ACCA / ICAEW))
  • Excellent at financial accounting, controls and reporting experience, preferably gained within FMCG / beverages sector
  • Excellent at cash flow management and forecasting experience
  • Experienced working with multiple retailers and other sales channels, this will be a distinct advantage
  • Able to engage with and influence people at all levels of the business
  • Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
  • Excellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skills
  • Be a natural decision-maker who is able to exercise judgement and take responsibility for the consequences of actions and decisions
  • Possess a strong attention to detail
  • Have great organisational skills
  • Be determined and resilient, with the drive to complete tasks
  • Be experienced in project management and / or involvement in project teams

To find out more on remuneration and the role, please contact the Rutherford Cross advisor Alastair Deas.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

accountant
Livingston James Group

www.livingstonjamesgroup.com
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
HR Consulting
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