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Search are supporting the recruitment of an Accountant to join our client's office in Fife or Edinburgh. Reporting into the Financial Controller, this is a permanent role offering full-time and flexible working options, including compressed hours or part-time arrangements.
This role would be well suited to a Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant, confident preparing management accounts and able to bring a hands-on approach when needed. If you're looking for a varied role where you'd be heavily involved in the day to day operations but also contribute to financial reporting and decision making, you'd be encouraged to apply.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Prepare management accounts including journal entries, accruals and prepayments
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
* Bring accounts up to trial balance stage and maintain accurate financial records
* Assist with year-end audit, statutory returns, VAT, CIS and other regulatory filings
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations including payroll, credit control, invoicing, and supplier payments
* Contribute to reporting activities and support financial decision-making
* Participate in valuations, WIP management, and job costing across the team
* Liaise with external advisors and ensure compliance with financial standards
Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally within project-based or construction environment
* Qualified by Experience, Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant
* Strong management accounting background with ability to handle varied tasks
* Confident working with financial data and reporting tools
* Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems
* Experience with WIP and job costing is advantageous
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
* Excellent communication skills
What's in it for you:
* Salary range of 38,000 - 45,000, depending on experience
* Flexible working options, including compressed hours or part-time
* Supportive team environment with scope for professional development
If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity and/or get in touch at (url removed).
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
