Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for our rapidly growing client in the oil service industry. This is a full-time maternity cover contract and is due to last for an initial period of 12 months. The role will be based from our client’s office in Westhill. Our client can offer hybrid working and an excellent working environment.
The Opportunity
The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial reports and analysis and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and internal controls. The role will primarily support all of the Western Hemisphere Region. Duties will include:
- Credit card reconciliations
- Cash book reconciliations
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Intercompany accounts
- Review and analysis of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Analysing financial information and posting month end journal entries
- Preparation/review of monthly payrolls
- Preparation/review of I/co invoices
- Project accounting – ensure revenue and costs are accrued in line with project trackers and investigating any discrepancies
Background and experience
You will be a Part Qualified, Nearly Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant with relevant experience.
Project Accounting experience is required for this role. Experience of working in a multi-currency, multi-company environment within an oil and gas or renewables business would be beneficial.
Experience using Sage 200 is desired. Payroll experience would also be desirable.
This role is looking to be filled urgently, candidates who are available at short notice are urged to apply.
Flexibility and benefits
- 37.5 hour working week
- Excellent working environment
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 Leah McCrea at Hutcheon Mearns at Leah.McCrea@HutcheonMearns.co.uk. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.