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Hutcheon Mearns Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom, Perth

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Our client is one of the fastest-growing independent utilities companies in the UK, servicing major corporates and public sector bodies nationwide. As a disruptive market leader, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and have won multiple industry awards. This dynamic and forward-thinking business has a number of exciting projects on the horizon including strategic acquisitions, an ERP system implementation project and a projected IPO in the next two years. We are delighted to be recruiting for a Group Financial Accountant role, a new position within this business offering a technically strong Accountant the chance to play a pivotal role in the growth journey of this business. This company offers hybrid working with 2 days in-office working and individuals working in this business commute from locations including Tayside and Fife, Edinburgh, Stirling and Aberdeenshire. The company is based in Perthshire.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare external financial reporting under IFRS, including consolidated group accounts and subsidiary accounts to PLC standard
Play a key role in the annual report process - not only statutory accounting but preparing disclosure sections and collaborating with key stakeholders
Support monthly management accounts process, focusing on consolidation and reporting
Support the group financial accounting team with technical accounting matters and contributing to draft papers for the Board, Audit Committee and auditors
Contribute to ongoing process and reporting improvements to make the business future-ready
Support accounting and reporting requirements on complex projects such as acquisitions, restructuring and refinancing
Support in compiling information for corporation tax advisors and review and challenge of tax computations in line with group strategy
Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requests
Support the transition to a new ERP system and enhance processes and controls

Requirements:

Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / ACCA)
Ideally with experience or training in a professional services firm and/or corporate, group reporting background
Strong understanding and experience of external audit processes and requirements
Ideally have strong experience in delivery of Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements under IFRS, preferably with exposure to FTSE listed reporting requirements
Strong stakeholder engagement / management skills and an ability to present to all levels of management
Strong IT skills, high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and exposure to ERP systems (through audit or role in industry)
Currently in an audit or technical reporting role, with strong experience and knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, ideally including accounting for consolidated groups

What we offer:

Company policy offering hybrid working (2 days p.w in office policy)
Competitive salary and discretionary performance based bonus
28 days annual leave, increasing with service
Life assurance
Pension - 6% employer, 5% employee contributions
Ongoing professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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