Finance Manager

Hutcheon Mearns have been engaged exclusively to source a Finance Manager on a staff basis. Our client is a highly successful, growing SME with operations across the UK. This newly created role will be based in Aberdeen City Centre and is offered on a full time or part time basis. Our client offers flexible working, career development and a competitive salary.  

This is a broad, varied and hands-on role which will see you oversee all aspects of the finance function and manage a small team. The role is suited to an experienced Accountant/Finance Manager with experience working in an SME environment. This is an exciting role where you will be part of a growing, highly successful business with exciting plans for the future.

The Opportunity                    

  • Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounting records
  • Implementing new processes and improving current procedures including management of financial controls
  • Approval and ownership of balance sheet reconciliations including development of overall process
  • Manage the customer invoicing and collection process
  • Manage the coding of supplier invoices and ensuring that costs are properly allocated
  • Dealing with vendors and managing payment expectations
  • Preparation of month end journal entries
  • Monitor cash position and prepare Cash-flow forecasts
  • Ad hoc analysis and reports
  • Oversee the payroll
  • Manage relationships and customer/supplier accounting contacts
  • Accurately perform cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations
  • Budget preparation and review
  • Preparing the group year end financial statements and associated disclosures
  • VAT / Tax preparation and submission and liaise with advisors
  • Preparation of statutory accounts

Background and Experience

  • Previous experience of working in a hands-on role in a small, growing business
  • Proven track record in building financial processes and procedures in a growing company
  • Proven track record of overseeing a small Finance Team
  • Qualified Accountant or QBE
  • Independent with ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders
  • Ability to evaluate solutions in terms of business, financial and client impacts
  • Knowledge in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Knowledge in Accounting Software – specifically XERO or similar
  • Hands on approach

Flexibility and Benefits

  • Flexible working
  • Competitive salary
  • 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 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.