Financial Accountant (Interim Contract)

Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Interim contract until 31 March 2027

Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, or Job Share Considered

Travel: Occasional UK travel required

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a well-established organisation undergoing transformation and growth within its finance function. This role offers excellent variety and would suit either someone moving from audit/accountancy practice or an experienced Financial Accountant seeking a new challenge. You will support financial reporting, statutory accounts, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, including finance automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial accounts and supporting documentation.
• Produce financial statements and disclosures in line with IFRS.
• Support annual external audits and respond to audit queries.
• Prepare monthly management information and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain financial controls and general ledger processes.
• Manage fixed asset accounting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with taxation requirements and prepare returns.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activities and forecasting.
• Contribute to finance systems development and automation initiatives.
• Provide support across the wider finance team during peak periods.

About You

You will be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Strong technical accounting and financial controls knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Public sector finance experience.
• Power BI experience.
• Microsoft Dynamics experience.
• Finance automation and process improvement exposure.
• External audit experience.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to finance transformation projects.