Group Financial Accountant

Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to exclusively partner with a world-class organisation based in St Andrews, to recruit a Group Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in the financial operations of a sizeable Group, with interests worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to take on a role that offers high profile exposure across a wide range of stakeholders, excellent terms and conditions and a varied and interesting job role. This position will involve group accounting, month-end management accounting, financial reporting and management of a small team (2). The Job Opportunity As Group Financial Accountant, you will provide essential support to Group and Operations, collaborating closely with stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records, embed robust processes and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Prepare and present month-end management information packs to senior stakeholders Lead the monthly consolidation process for Group’s management accounts Manage the preparation of statutory year-end audit packs and financial statements for Group companies, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors Prepare the annual Group statutory consolidation. Handle technical accounting for the Group’s investment portfolio (c.£170m), ensuring accurate reporting to the Divisional Finance Director Oversee the preparation of VAT returns, including Partial Exemption calculations Support fixed asset, debtors, and creditors oversight, maintaining accurate financial records in the Group’s finance system. Collaborate with operational teams to ensure seamless accounting workflows. Provide support for marketing budget reconciliations and ensure compliance with international tax documentation requirements. Guide and develop two direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Oversee the preparation of month-end reports for one of the organisations' entity Oversee the preparation of VAT returns, including Partial Exemption calculations for one entity The Candidate You may have trained in professional practice and honed your skills in industry or have experience in a Group accounting role. You will be pro-active, an effective communicator and have a passion for or experience of, mentoring and developing others. To succeed in this role, you will have: Professional Qualification:

CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA. Extensive Finance Experience:

A proven background in nominal ledger maintenance, accounting record-keeping, and group consolidations. Technical Knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools, with expert proficiency in Excel. Track Record of Delivery:

Demonstrated success in meeting structured deadlines and resolving complex finance queries. Strong Stakeholder Management:

Experience building trust-based relationships across organisations. What’s on Offer? 35 days holiday (pro-rata) Flexi-time and hybrid working BUPA Group Life Cover Group Income Protection Company pension (7% employer, 5% employee) Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay Next steps? If you are seeking your next challenge, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you. Please apply with your CV to lynsey.campbell@hutcheonmearns.co.uk. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to the location in St Andrews, Fife.

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