Technical Accounting Manager

Hutcheon Mearns Finance are delighted to be supporting our UK Present client in their search for a new Technical Accounting Manager, based in Glasgow. This is a very exciting & rare opportunity to join an easily recognisable name with their industry, which requires a blend of operational oversight, strategic thinking & people management. This role would be well-suited to candidates from a technically focussed external Audit background making their first move into industry or currently working within a similar industry role.

About the Role:

  • End to end Accountability for key finance processes
  • Project & asset management with high level delivery of business capitalisation and projects
  • Drive service excellence & ensure delivery of operational and strategic improvements
  • Key stakeholder engagement, ensuring to maintain excellent relationships across wider operations
  • Key strategic business partnering, supporting the business with their multi-billion £ capital expenditure
  • Optimise delivery of said capitalisation to Fixed Asset Register ensuring asset maintenance
  • Manage month end sub ledger close
  • Work closely with internal/external audit to close off requests efficiently
  • Lead the team & driving strategic initiatives and ensuring key deliverables are met
  • Lead, motivate & develop the team, identifying development opportunities and setting out clear career pathways
  • Monitor performance metrics and drive continual process improvement

*This is not an exhaustive list of duties & full details will be provided on an extensive and detailed job specification*

About You:

  • Qualified Accountant (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) 
  • Experienced within Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
  • External Audit experience working within Big 4 or Top 10 Accountancy Firm advantageous
  • Experience business partnering with key stakeholders & budget holders
  • Strong analytical mindset with a problem solving attitude
  • Managerial/leadership experience of leading, coaching & motivating teams

What's on Offer for you:

  • Salary available on request
  • Excellent employer pension contribution
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Enhanced Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Excellent employee allowances & discounts

Hutcheon Mearns Finance are working as recruitment partners on this great opportunity and we welcome all interested parties to apply now or contact Craig Sinclair for further information.