Finance Operations Accountant (Newly Qualified)

Finance Operations Accountant (Newly Qualified)

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£55,000 Per year
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Glasgow
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Summary: The Newly Qualified Accountant role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Glasgow, focusing on financial management within a leading Renewable Investment Manager. The position involves overseeing multiple entities, preparing profit and loss statements, and supporting a team of junior accountants. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic sector, contributing to the company's growth in renewable energy. Candidates should possess strong technical accounting skills and ideally have a background in investment management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Preparation and ownership of the profit & loss (P&L) statements, including commentary and insights for senior management.
  • Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within financial performance.
  • Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial records.
  • Oversee and support a team of junior part-qualified accountants, providing guidance and review of their work.
  • Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Support process improvements within the finance operations team to drive efficiency and consistency.

Key Skills:

  • Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally trained within professional services or financial services, preferably in Investment Management (renewables).
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid grounding in financial controls and reporting.
  • Excellent Excel skills and the ability to manage and interpret large datasets.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members would be advantageous.
  • An interest in, or exposure to, the renewable energy or investment management sector is desirable but not essential.

Salary (Rate): £55k yearly

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Newly Qualified Accountant - 12 Month FTC
Location: Glasgow
Sector: Renewable Investment Management
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Company Overview

Our client, a leading Renewable Investment Manager based in Glasgow, is seeking a Newly Qualified Accountant to join their Finance Operations team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business in the renewable energy sector, providing hands-on experience in financial management while supporting the next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements.

  • Preparation and ownership of the profit & loss (P&L) statements, including commentary and insights for senior management.

  • Perform variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within financial performance.

  • Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial records.

  • Oversee and support a team of junior part-qualified accountants, providing guidance and review of their work.

  • Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

  • Support process improvements within the finance operations team to drive efficiency and consistency.

Candidate Profile

  • Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), ideally trained within professional services or financial services. Ideally Investment Management (renewables)

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid grounding in financial controls and reporting.

  • Excellent Excel skills and the ability to manage and interpret large datasets.

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Previous experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members would be advantageous.

  • An interest in, or exposure to, the renewable energy or investment management sector is desirable but not essential.

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