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Financial Accountant - Ayrshire

Finance
Ref: 584 Date Posted: Thursday 19 Sep 2024

Engage Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our long standing client, a highly regarded & distinguished Manufacturing business, based in Ayrshire. 

Our client is now expanding it's finance team to appoint a commercially minded Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will mainly be based in Ayrshire and will have group wide responsibilities for the UK finance function. This will occasionally involve travel to each of the group locations as & when required. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing monthly & quarterly management accounts and related reports for a number of UK entities
  • Leading the budgeting, forecasting & audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Prepare financial projections and assist in the development of financial models
  • Support business managers by providing profitability, KPI, production and cost summary reports
  • Providing financial insights to support decision-making
  • Liaise with external auditors, prepare and review audit schedules and lead the audit process
  • Working with other departments, across several locations
  • Reviewing business processes and internal controls making appropriate recommendations for improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting
  • Playing a significant role in the implementation of a new group accounting system

Your key skills & experience:

  • Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ICAS/CIMA) or equivalent
  • A minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience
  • Commercial acumen
  • Highly analytical & problem solving abilities
  • Proven track record working to deadlines under pressure
  • A strong decision maker & results focussed

This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000-£60,000 DOE.

If you meet the requirements of this exciting new role, please do apply now or contact Craig Sinclair at Engage Recruitment directly.