Part Time Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns have been engaged to source a part time Accountant on a permanent basis. This role is being recruited on a 3 or 4-day-a-week basis with hours ranging from 20-30 hours per week. Our client is an engineering business providing a range of services across industries including oil & gas, food & drink and construction. This role is based in Insch and offers flexible working, career development and a competitive salary.

The Opportunity                       

  • Support the Commercial Director in steering financial insight
  • Creating and updating cash flow forecasts to ensure healthy working capital
  • Assisting the Commercial Director with budgets, reforecasts and performance tracking
  • Generating timely and clear financial reports
  • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and controls
  • Identify cost saving opportunities across the business through analytics
  • Assist with the financial planning aspects of an ERP system implementation

Background and Experience

  • Previous experience in accounts, reporting, or forecasting roles essential
  • Previous experience within system implementations
  • Proficient in Excel and comfortable using accounting software like Xero or Sage
  • Detail-oriented, well-organised, and proactive
  • A strong communicator who can interpret numbers for non-financial colleagues
  • Enjoys mentoring and supporting the development of team members
  • Has the ability to work independently on set tasks

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.