Overview:

• An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant to join a finance team on a 12-month PAYE contract based in Inverurie. Supporting assigned UK ledgers, the successful candidate will take ownership of financial reporting, balance sheet integrity and compliance requirements, ensuring accurate and timely financial information is delivered to key stakeholders.
• Working within a collaborative environment, this role will involve regular interaction with colleagues across different locations and functions, providing exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting and governance activities. Hybrid working is available, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home following completion of training.

Main Duties:

• Preparing and submitting monthly income statements and fully reconciled balance sheets for assigned UK ledgers.
• Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly SOX compliance documentation.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items promptly.
• Preparing annual statutory audit packs for submission within required deadlines.
• Producing accurate cash forecasts.
• Preparing monthly VAT returns for assigned entities.
• Reviewing and approving payments in line with established controls and approval processes.
• Providing financial information and analysis in response to ad hoc requests.
• Participating in finance and business projects as required and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants Require:

• ICAEW, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience within a financial accounting, reporting or ledger accounting role.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reporting information.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements would be advantageous.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting audit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict reporting deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Proficient IT and systems skills, including experience working with financial reporting systems and Excel.

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