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, P&L 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.