Eden Scott's client is a traditonal, independant practice based in Inverness with a requirement for an energetic and passionate qualified accountant.

This career opportunity, reporting at board level requires an ambitious qualified accountant with exceptional technical skills and a passion for meeting client needs. The appointee will implement systems and procedures with an emphasis on the quality and efficiency of our services which are the key profit drivers in the company. This wide ranging role will encompass a continually changing range of responsibilities from accounts review to systems implementation.

Skills and Qualifications Required
The position requires applicants with the following skills and qualifications
* University Level Degree and recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA/CA/ACCA)
* Statutory accounting and taxation experience
* Substantial technical accounting experience (not less than 5 years)
* Experience within the Hotel/Leisure Industry desirable
* Strong systems and IT Skills with an ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
* Proven experience with monthly and yearly closing process, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, payroll, accruals, tax and VAT preparation
* Effective communication skills
* Team leader/management experience
* Problem solver with a can do attitude


Duties
The Assistant Director of Accountant will be responsible for ensuring:
* Design, implementation and monitoring of financial controls and systems
* Delivery of a quality client service within budget
* Timely preparation and review of Management Accounts
* Provision of Management Information and Forecasting
* Preparing Statutory Accounts, CT Returns and Tax Returns
* Tax compliance work
* Payroll processing and management
* On site visits with new clients to extract information and set-up working processes
* On site visits with existing clients to review processes and procedures
* Liaise with new clients as well as maintaining and extending relationships of existing clients

Responsibility
The Assistant Director of Accountant will report to the Company Director and work closely with the Operations Director and department managers to deliver services and meet required deadlines.

Salary & Travel
This is an excellent career opportunity and the salary for the role will be up to £40,000 pa plus bonus and pension dependent on qualifications and experience. The role will require travel to clients throughout the UK expected to be between 2 and a maximum 10 nights per month.

For more details, please submit your CV to carrie-ann.mcmaster@edenscott.com

Contact details

• Email: Carrie-ann.mcmaster@edenscott.com