Interim Accountant

We are currently partnering with a successful and growing business near Dundee to recruit an experienced finance professional on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys coming into a business, understanding how things currently work and making improvements. The role will suit a finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership, reviewing existing reporting and processes, identifying areas that need attention and putting practical improvements in place.

The Role

• Working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders, you will help improve the quality, consistency and effectiveness of financial reporting across the business.
• Key responsibilities will include:
• Reviewing and improving existing management reporting and MI
• Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts
• Updating and developing financial reports and reporting packs
• Identifying gaps and opportunities to improve existing finance processes
• Improving the accuracy, quality and presentation of financial information
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Providing analysis and insight to help the business understand performance
• Working with stakeholders to improve the flow and quality of financial information
• Helping to strengthen financial controls and reporting processes
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc analysis and improvement projects
• Taking ownership of issues and seeing them through to resolution

About You

We're looking for someone who is hands-on, practical and comfortable taking ownership. You may be a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Finance Manager or similar finance professional with experience of improving reporting, processes and financial information within a business. You'll ideally have:

• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
• Experience of reviewing and improving finance processes and reporting
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• The ability to quickly understand a business and identify areas for improvement
• A pragmatic, problem-solving approach
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on getting things right
• The confidence to challenge existing processes and make improvements
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, although relevant experience will be considered

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference over a six-month period, rather than simply stepping into a traditional BAU finance position. The business is looking for someone who can roll their sleeves up, identify what needs improving, enhance the reporting and leave things in a stronger position. If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes and making things work better, please contact Carl Maw for further details and a confidential discussion.