Job Description
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W&A are delighted to be partnering with a hugely exciting business based near St Andrews as they look to hire a Company Accountant to join their finance team.
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Supporting both the Finance Director and Financial Controller, the Company Accountant will take on a broad remit spanning financial and management accounting, business partnering, budgeting and forecasting, financial controls and support for the transactional finance team.
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Despite the breadth of the position, the business can accommodate someone stepping up into the role who is keen to develop their skill set within a motivated, collaborative environment.
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The Opportunity
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This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across the full finance function within a growing and evolving business.
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Working closely with senior finance leadership and stakeholders across the organisation, you will support high-quality reporting and analysis, help strengthen processes and controls, contribute to budgeting and forecasting activity, and provide commercially focused financial insight.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Support the Finance Director and Financial Controller across financial and management accounting activities.
- Assist with monthly management reporting, including commentary, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting and wider financial planning across the business.
- Support with financial planning, annual budgeting, and multiyear forecasting (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow).
- Work with Managers and Directors on measurable financial objectives and KPIs for each business unit; challenge assumptions and optimise ROI across Capex and Opex.
- Drive continuous improvement in margin, cash generation and productivity; provide scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for strategic decisions.
- Contribute to cash flow management, working capital oversight and treasury activity.
- Provide financial insight and business partnering support to operational managers and senior stakeholders.
- Support statutory accounts preparation, audit requirements and compliance with relevant UK accounting and tax obligations.
- Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, reconciliations and reporting processes.
- Support project and capital expenditure reporting, including monitoring spend and associated financial commitments.
- Assist with the development of finance systems, reporting tools, automation and process improvements.
- Support Finance Assistants within the team, sharing knowledge and helping maintain high standards across transactional finance.
- Build effective relationships with external auditors, advisers, banking partners and other key stakeholders.
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Candidate Profile
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- Fully qualified accountant or Qualified by Experience.
- Newly qualified accountants looking to make a move from practice into industry can also be considered.
- Must be enthusiastic, motivated to learn, develop and form part of Team supporting a growing business.
- A collaborative team player who wants to contribute to and support a growing business.
- Confident communicating financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Analytical, detail-focused and comfortable taking a hands-on approach when required.
- Proactive and improvement-minded, with an interest in strengthening systems, processes and ways of working.
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Package & Benefits
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- Competitive salary.
- Excellent bonus.
- Health and life insurance.
- Company pension.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Team gatherings and end-of-year recognition events.
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This is a broad role but does not require a candidate who can cover all of aspects of the position from day 1. This role can accommodate someone who is looking to take a step up to broaden their experience within a rapidly growing SME. There will be support and a good timeline in place for someone to learn and develop.
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