Summary
Would you like to play a vital role in the continued growth and transformation of CT Accountants Advisors? As one of Scotland’s most respected firms of accountants and advisers, we collaborate with our clients to tackle their most important challenges and help them capture opportunities. Our continued investment in people and capability ensures our clients can succeed as a responsible business.
Reporting to the CFO and supporting business managers and senior leaders (directors and partners), this hands on, operational role offers the opportunity for a proactive professional to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business and provide commercial insight to the business through data and reporting.
The Role
About the Role
This role is for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent position .
You will support the CFO and provide operational management of the internal finance reporting function. Supervising and training the finance assistant to ensure financial records are processed accurately and efficiently. With responsibilities for timely management accounts and supporting with year-end statutory reporting and tax.
Key Responsibilities
Operational responsibility for internal finance team and reporting, and managing finance team priorities
Compliance with accounting standards and efficient operational delivery of tasks
Supervise and develop the finance assistant to deliver accurate processing and support with monthly accounting tasks
Prepare monthly reporting pack including all accounting adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations
Become the go to expert for the business practice management system (APS Advance)
Inform decision making by supporting client facing teams with departmental and business data/information
Develop strong supportive relationships with client facing teams and operational support function
Credit control – ensuring our customers are paying on time
Quarterly group VAT return
Supporting with year end consolidated statutory reporting
Support CFO with change and business improvement projects
Your profile
Candidate Profile
Qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred
Strong commercial and financial management background
Excellent communication and business partnering skills
Strong analytical and Excel modelling capability
High level of ownership, collaboration and adaptability
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, and Xero. Working knowledge of Advance APS or other practice management systems would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail
Working Environment
We operate a dynamic working model, giving flexibility in how and where work is carried out depending on team and business needs. Given the nature of this role, it would be expected that 3 days a week in the Edinburgh office would be required to be successful.
How to Apply
Apply
Please upload your CV and cover letter including salary expectations.