Financial Accountant

Our Renewable Energy client is currently recruiting for the position of Financial Accountant on an ongoing PAYE contract basis based in Aberdeen
 
3/2 hybrid
 
 
The Financial Accountant supports the company Finance function in delivering accurate, timely and compliant financial accounting, reporting, reconciliation and control activities. The role operates in a complex business environment with multiple stakeholders, strict reporting deadlines, internal control requirements and the need to maintain high standards of financial integrity.
 
The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities and confidence working with operational teams, finance colleagues, auditors, shared service teams and other internal stakeholders.
 
 
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
 

• Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes for company UK Affiliates
• Prepare, review and analyse general ledger postings, reconciliations and financial reporting outputs.
• Contribute to statutory accounts, audit deliverables, tax inputs and internal control requirements.
• Work with multiple finance systems, reporting tools and data sources to ensure accurate financial information.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors to resolve queries and support timely reporting.

 
Financial Accounting and Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journals, accruals, provisions and reclassification entries in line with month-end deadlines.
• Perform general ledger reviews and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the correct accounting period.
• Support the closure of relevant ledgers and assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting requirements.
• Investigate variances, unusual balances and accounting issues, ensuring timely resolution and clear supporting analysis.
• Cash management and forecasting and collaborate with treasury operation to ensure accurate posting of transaction

Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Controls

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring adequate evidence, explanation and timely clearance of reconciling items.
• Maintain strong control over intercompany, accruals, prepayments, provisions, fixed assets, bank, VAT and other key balance sheet areas as applicable.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconciling bank statements, intercompany accounts, and ensuring compliance with month-end financial closing procedures.

Statutory Reporting, Audit and Tax Support

• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and related audit schedules.
• Provide accurate and complete information to external auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with tax calculations, tax reporting inputs, VAT analysis and supporting documentation as required.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards, company policies and regulatory requirements.

Reporting, Analysis and Stakeholder Support

• Prepare financial analysis and commentary to support management review and decision-making.
• Support budget, forecast and long-term planning processes by providing accounting inputs and analysis where required.
• Liaise with operational teams, cost control, procurement, treasury, tax, shared services and other finance stakeholders.
• Provide timely responses to queries and ensure finance information is reliable, consistent and clearly explained.

 
 
Qualifications and Experience Required

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant, preferably ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in financial accounting, general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite or equivalent finance systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence handling large data sets.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

 
Key Competencies

• Financial accuracy and control mindset.
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis.
• Planning, prioritisation and delivery focus.
• Stakeholder management and teamwork.
• Continuous improvement and process discipline.
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.

 
 
contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/083096


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