Financial Accountant

Robert Half is supporting a growing, acquisitive business in the appointment of a Financial Accountant to join its expanding finance team in Aberdeen.

Operating across property services, maintenance, construction-related activities and infrastructure support, our client has experienced significant growth in recent years and is continuing to invest in both its people and finance function.

This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to work closely with senior finance leadership, gain exposure to a fast-paced business environment and develop towards a Finance Manager position over time.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, audit activities and wider finance operations across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting
• Supporting statutory accounts and year-end processes
• Leading audit preparation and acting as a key contact during audit cycles
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Providing financial insight and support to operational stakeholders
• Assisting with process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
• Supporting management reporting and commercial decision-making
• Working closely with operational managers and directors across the business

About You

We're keen to speak with qualified accountants who can bring strong technical accounting skills alongside a collaborative and commercial approach.

You will ideally be:

• ACA, ACCA or CA qualified
• Newly qualified or up to 2/3 years PQE
• Looking for a first move from practice, or already working within industry
• Comfortable managing audit and statutory accounting responsibilities
• A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Eager to develop into a broader finance leadership role

Experience within audit, financial accounting or technical reporting environments would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000
• Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days in the office)
• Exposure to a high-growth business environment
• Significant stakeholder interaction across operations and finance
• Genuine progression towards Finance Manager level responsibilities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team

If you're looking for a role that combines strong technical accounting exposure with long-term career progression in a growing organisation, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

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