Senior Accountant
Hutcheon Mearns
Aberdeen, GB
Hutcheon Mearns is exclusively working with a large, successful oil service company to source an experienced Senior Accountant on a full-time contract. This position will join their Aberdeen based team. \n\n The Opportunity \n\n This position is offered on a contract basis for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. The successful applicant will deliver accurate internal and external financial reporting for UK entities. You will also provide financial information to management teams to facilitate decision making and act as the key interface with external auditors. \n\n Responsibilities: \n\n \n\t Assist with statutory accounts and audit process for the UK legal entities. Resolve queries internally which may arise \n\t Assist with monthly management reporting and forecasts in group consolidation systems, including liaising with Corporate Accounting team to address queries/resolve issues \n\t Provide expert technical advice and guidance with regards to application of IFRS / group accounting standards and group consolidation systems \n\t Monitor and ensure compliance with new and emerging accounting standards, providing guidance and training to the wider business \n\t Preparation/approval of balance sheet reconciliations, including responsibility to close out any identified discrepancies \n\t Assist with the preparation of impairment indicators and subsequent analysis including investment impairment models \n\t Any other tasks determined by management \n \n\n Background and Experience \n\n \n\t You will be a Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA) or qualified by experience with relevant industry exposure \n\t Strong technical skills and proven track record \n\t Knowledge of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 is preferred \n\t You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, achieving deadlines and interacting with key stakeholders \n\t Proficiency using SAP and advanced Excel skills \n \n\n Flexibility and Benefits \n\n Our client offers a competitive day rate along with hybrid working pattern. \n\n Next Steps \n\n To submit your CV for review, or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Lois Dobbie on 07841 032760 / lois.dobbie@hutcheonmearns.co.uk . \n\n Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position as no sponsorship is available.