Financial Accountant
Posted Today by Engage Recruitment Ltd
£50,000 Per year
Outside
Undetermined
Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Financial Accountant role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a dynamic manufacturing company in Fife, offering a salary of £50,000 plus benefits. The position involves delivering accurate financial reporting and supporting decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and managing finance controls. This role requires strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of month-end financial reporting, including preparation and publication of monthly management accounts
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial integrity
- Manage and oversee transactional finance controls, including purchase ledger
- Support the planning and forecasting cycle
- Ensure financial reporting is completed in line with internal deadlines and compliance standards
- Build effective relationships across the business and support cross-functional stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and expert-level Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven ability to manage month-end reporting autonomously
- A team player with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
- Experience in a manufacturing or product-based business would be advantageous
Salary (Rate): £50,000.00 yearly
City: Fife
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Financial Accountant – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract c £50,000 plus benefits
Are you an experienced Financial Accountant looking for your next role within a dynamic, values-driven organisation? We are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and growing manufacturing company based in Fife to recruit a Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong financial standing, ambitious growth plans, and a collaborative team culture that truly lives its values.
About the Role
As Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting decision-making at all levels of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of month-end financial reporting, including preparation and publication of monthly management accounts
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial integrity
- Manage and oversee transactional finance controls, including purchase ledger
- Support the planning and forecasting cycle
- Ensure financial reporting is completed in line with internal deadlines and compliance standards
- Build effective relationships across the business and support cross-functional stakeholders
Success in This Role Looks Like:
- Delivering month-end reporting on time and to a high standard
- Ensuring robust balance sheet controls
- Working independently and collaboratively to maintain high standards
- Engaging positively with internal stakeholders to support wider business success
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and expert-level Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven ability to manage month-end reporting autonomously
- A team player with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
- Experience in a manufacturing or product-based business would be advantageous
Why My Client?
- Work with a market-leading, financially robust manufacturing company
- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team
- Join a business on an exciting growth journey with strong leadership and a clear vision
- A culture that promotes accountability, integrity, and support
Apply today to take the next step in your finance career with a company that’s as committed to your success as it is to its own.