Financial Accountant

Are you a qualified Financial Accountant looking for an opportunity that will allow you to shape the financial architecture of a fantastic establishment? Do you have great communication skills and have the desire to liaise with a variety of stakeholders across a large and diverse organisation? Are you a self-motivated individual looking to make an impact in a supportive and collaborative finance department? If yes, read on.

Robertson Bell are excited to announce their partnership with this established public sector organisation as they go to market for a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone to make their mark in a fantastic organisation as you will have the ability to shape the finance function and roll out robust financial controls.

In this Financial Accountant role, you will:

• Take full responsibility for producing financial reports for all capital related projects and hold oversight of buildings and equipment.
• Oversee the endowment profile that is worth over £50mil by producing reports for donors and committees.
• Lead in all treasury management and implement a new rolling cashflow forecast function by creating financial models.
• Have line management responsibility over one direct report, and in-direct line management responsibility of seven junior members of staff.

Based in Dundee, the successful candidate will benefit from a hybrid working pattern, allowing you to work from home three days a week! You will also benefit from a highly sought after pension, a generous annual leave allowance, access to wellbeing facilities on-site and development opportunities!

The successful Financial Accountant will:

• Hold a CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA etc.)
• Be interested in working for a public sector organisation and come from a complex organisation.
• Have a thorough understanding of financial accounting and have excellent communication skills.
• Be confident communicating with non-financial stakeholders to identify and drive process improvements across the finance function.
• Have experience line managing or supervising a small team.
• Be proficient in Excel and have experience using various accounting systems.

Do not hesitate in applying if you think this sounds like the job for you! Adverts may close early, so apply now to avoid disappointment.