Group Accounting Manager (Qualified) in Aberdeen

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Senior Accountant to work within a newly established Operator business and be involved in developing policy and procedure, and come in with fresh ideas. A staff role with 38 days holiday per annum and 3/2 hybrid working and car parking. It would suit someone who has a background in the Big 4 and had exposure to being involved in setting up new accounting processes in a growing business.

The Group Accounting Lead is responsible for providing technical accounting leadership across the Group. Acting as the focal point for accounting policy and advice, the role ensures compliance with statutory, shareholder, and financing requirements, while supporting high-quality financial reporting and external audits. The position plays a critical role in maintaining strong governance, consistency in accounting treatment, and robust financial controls across the Group.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Act as the Group’s focal point for accounting policy, technical accounting advice, and interpretation of accounting standards
• Ensure delivery of shareholder reporting requirements and related disclosures
• Support the monitoring and compliance with bank covenant requirements
• Lead the delivery of Group statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
• Support and coordinate external audits, acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Draft, maintain, and update Group accounting policies and internal accounting papers
• Provide technical support to finance teams across the Group on complex or judgmental accounting matters
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all Group entities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and controls

What we are looking for:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and/or relevant local GAAP)
• Proven experience in Group reporting and statutory accounts preparation
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors
• Exposure to bank covenants, financing arrangements, or shareholder reporting
• Experience drafting accounting policies and technical papers

Attributes

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion: As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.