Iconic Resourcing are delighted to be partnering with a leading Scottish institution to recruit an Accounting Manager on an initial contract basis until the end of September 2024. Our client are seeking a qualified accountant with experience managing a team to support with an increase in workload. On offer is a salary of up to 54,000 plus excellent benefits on a 35 hour working week. Ideally we are seeking candidates available immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 3 with responsibility for financial accounting and treasury within the department and have overall responsibility for all ledgers within Finance
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual Financial Statements ensuring compliance with the statutory responsibilities
• Responsible for the planning of and key lead during the interim and final external audits, including overseeing the relationship with external auditors.
• Ensuring that all systems, policies and requirements are reviewed as required to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
• Manage all monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain journal entry log.
• Lead changes to systems as required to maximise efficiencies in finance processes and reporting.
• Oversee taxation policy and quarterly VAT returns.
• Responsible for Treasury function.

Previous Experience

• Qualified or Qualified by Experience Accountant with strong industry background
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of preparing financial statements, ideally to FRS 102
• Experience in process improvement

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.