Management Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns have been engaged by an oil service company to source a Management Accountant on a full time, staff basis. This role will be based in Altens with hybrid and flexible working. This presents an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for career progression in a growing business.

This role will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts to aid decision making, balance sheet reconciliations, PL trends, quarterly VAT returns, budgeting and providing support with the external audit. To be considered, you will be currently in a management accounting role with the ability to hit the ground running. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working in a small team.

The Opportunity

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in line with internal close timeline
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for review and follow up to clear reconciling items on a timely basis
• Review Profit Loss trends and provide variance analysis to budget and prior year
• Review of margins on customer accounts and products
• Provide Financial Insights to the UK organisation in order to guide and aid decisions
• Proactive daily follow up on open balances on customer accounts
• Completion of quarterly VAT
• Support budgeting process
• Provide support during annual external audit
• Provide support on Accounts Payable to accounts assistants
• Support on controls improvement initiatives across the Organisation and identify areas for improvement

Background and Experience

• ACCA/CIMA/ICAS, working towards accreditation or QBE
• Previous experience of a fast-paced, high volume finance function is essential
• Previous experience and understanding of working within a matrix structure is preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to leverage written and verbal communication methods effectively
• Ability to identify and fulfil stakeholders' requirements
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships by proactively identifying and being responsive to customer needs and resolving customer problems as they arise
• Ability to foster collaboration to achieve shared company goals
• Demonstrated ability to get results through influence and collaboration with organizational partners
• Strong communication and analytical skills required, including the ability to interpret and articulate business needs and challenges, and formulate pragmatic, effective recommendations

Flexibility and Benefits

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Career progression
• Competitive salary

Next Steps

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Morgan McPherson at Hutcheon Mearns on morgan.mcpherson@hutcheonmearns.co.uk. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.