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.