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Any - PB271011 - £ExcellentShow more/hide details >
We are currently recruiting for an IFRS specialist to join one of the most progressive and forward thinking operators in the North East. Due to substantial growth within this company, they are keen to secure a Qualified Accountant who is looking for the opportunity to really add value. This company takes pride in providing their employees with a working environment that is second to none. An extremely attractive benefits package will be on offer to the successful candidate.
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Project Accountant
Permanent - CMK22583 -Show more/hide details >
Responsible for the finance /administration of a project in respect of accounting, cost control, budgeting and forecasts in accordance with Company corporate policies and procedures. The individual will be required to provide financial support to the dedicated Project Manager during all phases of the project.
Responsibilities
1. Assist in Project Authorisation preparation, review and approval
2. Ownership of financial reporting of project results including weekly reporting, budgeting, quarterly forecasts and month end reviews with comparison against budget
3. Identify cost reduction initiatives
4. Liaise closely with Projects Controller to ensure that he is aware of ongoing progress of shipyard project
5. Ensure internal control systems exists and are implemented during the various phases of a project in accordance with Company standards
6. Ensure compliance with statutory laws and any specific local requirements in each of the countries where shipyard projects are executed
7. Ensure complete documentation package is prepared and discussed with appropriate Rig accountant for all project activities to allow for a smooth handover from projects back to operations
8. Maintain a check list and control file of the key controls for Sarbanes Oxley for audit review
9. Liaise with tax department to ensure full compliance with local laws in the country where shipyard execution takes place
10. Give general support to other departments e.g. procurement and operations
11. Ensure that shipyard variation orders are logged and have the correct level of approval
The Candidate requirements:
- University degree and/or equivalent experience and training in accounting
- Ideally experience in finance within the offshore and drilling industry
- Good knowledge of project management techniques including planning, budget control and resource planning.
- The job requires the individual to be able to work both independently and as part of a team to resolve issues and problems.
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Cost Controller
Permanent - CMK23054 - Circa £35,000Show more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: circa £35,000
Location: Dyce
Reference: CMK23054
The Role:
Reporting to the FC, our client requires the successful candidate to produce and interpret financial results, budgets and forecasts.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
· Preparation of monthly reports, monthly forecasts and annual budgets following close liaison with functional managers.
· Regular strategic review of results and forecasts in conjunction with the Business Manager.
· Monitoring of project costing and production of ETC's.
· Contributing to the achievement of strict financial controls in all areas.
· Contributing to the development of the management accounting system.
· Raising invoices amp; updating client systems
· Any other requirements needed to allow the department to operate smoothly
The Candidate requirements:
Demonstrable experience in relevant cost control is essential.
Working knowledge in SAP.
HNC / HND in Accounting or equivalent
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Finance Manager
Permanent - CMK23126 - up to £40,000Show more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £40,000
Location: City Centre
Reference: CMK23126
The role:
Our client requires a Systems and Finance Manager responsible for the financial planning, management and reporting to ensure that all expenditure is delivered within budget. There is additional responsibility for all cash management and the operation of processing systems.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
Ownership of all financial management for the company
The achievement of business plan objectives
Producing accurate and timely reports
Trend Analysis
Ownership of all cash management on site and banking reconciliations
Ensuring that any variances are reported and investigated
Ownership of purchasing, invoicing and cash handling procedures.
The Candidate requirements:
Previous Financial Management experience
Self motivated
Ability to implement new systems and processes to enhance efficiency
A qualified or studying candidate would be preferred
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Management Accountant
Permanent - CMK23290 - Up to £35,000Show more/hide details >
Responsible for the day to day management and preparation of the monthly accounts, annual statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts amp; other financial information.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
- Responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts and taking actions to ensure that the transactions impacting the financial reports are properly monitored, controlled and posted to the general ledger in the proper period
- Adherence to month end and quarter end timetable/reporting requirements.
- Overseeing the billing function and liaising with operations to ensure monthly revenue targets are met.
- Assisting in the preparation of all financial budgets and forecasts
- Pro-active interaction with Business Managers to identify potential areas of cost saving and business growth
- Maintaining and assisting in developing the reporting systems of the business to provide all relevant financial and operational information for management in an accurate and timely manner.
- Pro-active management of working capital
- Ensuring appropriate provisions are made for warranty costs, bad debts, inventory and WIP
- Assisting with Statutory reporting requirements where applicable
- Analysis and review of key accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
The Candidate requirements:
Relevant experience with an accounting background
- Ability to work independently on assignments including setting of priorities with minimal guidance
- Must be efficient and possess strong organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
- Part qualified/qualified to CIMA/ACCA or CA
- Alternatively candidate who has gained relevant working experience within similar role.
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Commercial Coordinator
Permanent - CMK23291 -Show more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £45,000
Location: BoD
Reference: CMK23291
The role:
The position holder is employed as a Commercial Co-ordinator and is required to progress their identified job tasks in a diligent and efficient way as directed by the Commercial Manager.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
Manage Assigned Commercial/Invoicing resources.
Ensure prompt payment from clients.
Minimise level of work carried as work in progress.
Ensure the proper management and control of variations and appropriate project controls are being implemented.
Manage Commercial documentation
Coordinate monthly contract financial reporting including analysis and reporting including analysis and reporting of variance between achieved and budget.
Liaise with the external client to ensure that they are provided with all information in line with their requirements.
Proactively support lump sum projects, monitoring costs expended versus progress, highlighting any issues in a timely manner allowing them to be corrected.
Ensuring all commercial and operational issues that may occur on submitted invoices are managed to minimise debtors days.
Lead and manage commercial improvements within contracts. To ensure contract return is maximised.
Identify, prepare and submission of variations to contracts.
Participate in the ongoing development of systems and processes.
Produce accurate and timeous project information and reports as requested.
The Candidate requirements:
The position holder should ideally be educated to degree level and have an excellent working knowledge in managing and controlling all commercial, cost and contractual aspects of a business.
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Accountant
Permanent - CMK23303 - Up to £40,000Show more/hide details >
- Preparing monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet which includes accruals, prepayments and other reconciliations
· Preparing monthly margin and expense analyses for department managers
· Preparing monthly intercompany balance and mark up reconciliations
· Completing submissions of monthly financials including analysis schedules
· Preparing monthly and quarterly SOX compliance documentation
· Liaising with internal and external audit as required in order to meet company reporting deadlines
· Assisting in preparation of monthly and annual planning
· Preparing reports for corporate approval on specific overseas payments
· Reviewing systems and procedures in relation to financial reporting
· Assisting the Finance Controller and deputising in their absence
The Candidate requirements:
Candidate should be qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA/CA qualification
High degree of competency in IT systems
Good analytical and communication skills
The ability to work to deadlines
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Project Accountant
Permanent - CMK23398 - circa £35,000Show more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,000
Location: Aberdeen
Reference: CMK23398
This project accounting position carries invoicing, reporting, forecasting and project month end close responsibilities. This role involves the provision of financial information to both internal and external parties such as the client and Company auditors.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
·Preparation of monthly client invoices within the Oracle system, in accordance with contract commercial terms and conditions.
·Reconciliation of project resource cost centres, review and calculation of project standard rates and managing movement of resources between cost centres.
·Review and analysis of project overheads
·Month End closeout in Oracle
·Preparation of revenue and cost accruals
·Produce monthly management report including detailed operational and financial information for the project.
·Liaison with project controls personnel and assignment/project managers
·Assist in the preparation of budgets and monthly forecasts
Candidate requirements:
·Would suit part qualified accountant with previous experience in a project accounting environment
·Previous experience of use of Oracle would be beneficial however on the job training will be provided.
·Requires a high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail
·Proficient user of Excel.
·2 - 3 years project accounting or relevant financial experience.
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Management Accountant
Permanent - CMK23413 - circa £35,000Show more/hide details >
Reporting to the Financial Controller you will be a key member of the Finance team with responsibility for the production of the monthly management accounts. You will have the opportunity to get involved in projects which will focus on reducing costs and improving efficiencies in various parts of the business.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
Deliver accurate, timely and comprehensive management accounts and cashflow forecasts for the UK business.
Identify opportunities to implement change within the business that focus on cost reduction and improving efficiency.
Ensure monthly stock valuations are accurate and stock take causing minimal disruption to day to day business.
Report contract profitability on a monthly basis and take necessary actions with any issues highlighted.
Review overheads with budget holders on a monthly basis and ensure costs over and above those budgeted are accounted for correctly.
Build, maintain and report against the costing models used to run the labour intensive portions of the business.
Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
The Candidate requirements:
Qualified or studying towards a professional Accountancy Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CA) preferred
Competent in Microsoft packages
Experience of ERP system
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work on own initiative
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Cost Controller
Permanent - CMK23454 - up to £40,000Show more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £40,000
Location: Aberdeen North
Reference: CMK23454
The Role:
Reporting to the FC, our client requires the successful candidate to produce and interpret financial results, budgets and forecasts.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
Preparation of monthly reports, forecasts and budgets
Regular strategic review of results and forecasts
Monitoring of project costing and production of ETC's
Contribute to monthly financial reports
Participate in management accounting tasks
Any other requirements needed to allow the department to operate smoothly
The Candidate requirements:
Candidates should be from an Accounting/Finance background
Demonstrable project cost control experience necessary
Part or Fully-Qualified advantageous
Strong communication skills
Time management skills
Ability to work as part of a team
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Billings Principal
Permanent - CMK23488 - up to £35,000Show more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: up to £35,000
Location: Aberdeen
Reference: CMK
The Role:
Our client is looking for the successful candidate to take ownership of the preparation of the billing process.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
oEnsure the invoices are prepared as accurately as possible
oEnsure the invoices are prepared and submitted to the client on time
oManagement of the Contract Personal Assignment amp; Approval (PAA) System
oOngoing management of contract data and personnel sell rates, to maintain accuracy of billing
oProvide support to and develop an understanding of contract management accounting process, specifically accruals
oOther ad hoc duties as assigned
The Candidate requirements:
oExcellent knowledge of Excel
oPrevious experience with contract Tamp;Cs
oWorking knowledge of company finance and HR systems
oHNC and/or degree
oProven ability to work as part of a dynamic team
oProven ability to work to strict deadlines
oAbility to handle multiple tasks
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Wells Accountant
Permanent - CMK23529 - £ExcellentShow more/hide details >
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £Excellent
Location: Aberdeen
Reference: CMK23529
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
·Assist Wells Accounting Manager in production of forecast financial data required for the creation of AFEs and Well Cost Estimates for all Well Activity in co-ordination with all Well Engineering disciplines.
·Create and operate a detailed cost tracking model to calculate the value of work done during all well activities, working closely with Well Engineering Team, Logistics and Commercial depts. Ensure client has a full understanding and provision of appropriate documentation substantiating VOWD estimates and Estimated Final Costs. Providing an ongoing (daily) cost management role, detailing all charges to the well with particular emphasis on a projected overspend and effective audit presentation of costs.
·Contract compliance and review of all operational third party supplier invoices.
·Monitor of actual expenditure against call offs and contracts prompting timely revisions as required.
·Main point of contact for all client and vendor financial queries.
·Well reconciliation and cost analysis dependent on client requirements
Latest Well Forecast v AFE / Estimated Final Cost Analysis / Ad hoc variance analysis
·Preparation of all client audit requirements.
·Liaison with other departments to ensure a thorough understanding of the business processes as they relate to wells accounting requirements. Develop strong working relationships with all members of the Well Engineering Team, representing financial matters in this area.
·Perform ad hoc duties as required.
The Candidate requirements:
·Part Qualified accountant or qualified by experience in Drilling Accounting / min 2 years experience.
·Excellent excel skills
·Good communication skills with all levels of staff
·Ability to work as part of a team and "stand alone" for areas of responsibility
·Ability to work under pressure and to deliver objectives and deliverables to deadlines
·Ability to build and develop excellent client and offshore working relationships.
·Ability to develop strong and productive relationships with all stakeholders
·Awareness and understanding of contractual /financial obligations.
·Manage client requirements in line with operational activities.
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Payroll Administrator
Temporary - CMK33874 -Show more/hide details >
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
All elements of Payroll from starters and leavers
Assisting with queries
Processing weekly timesheets
Printing off payroll reports
Issuing of cheques to 3rd parties
Entering holiday forms wage adjustments
Dealing with SSP, SMP and all other statutory elements
The Candidate requirements:
Earnie experience preferred
Payroll experience essential
Good team player
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Contract Compliance Auditor
Temporary - CMK36139 -Show more/hide details >
·Supporting the contract compliance team lead in the planning and scheduling of the annual audit programme.
·Perform financial and commercial audits under the guidance and direction of the team lead.
·Develop and maintain competence in financial and commercial auditing.
·Support the team lead in the deliver of the audit programme.
·Participate in the financial and commercial audits.
·Support the development, maintenance and improvement of audit procedures, processes and programmes.
·Support the team lead in ensuring contractor delivery of agreed audit findings and recommendations.
·Coordinate interfaces between the team and third party contract managers.
The Candidate requirements:
·Recognised audit training.
·Minimum 2 years experience in commercial auditing
·5 years experience in the procurement and/or financial services functions.
·Relevant operational, contractual and procurement experiences within the industry.
·Good written and oral communication skills.
·Good planning and scheduling skills.
·Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain positive relations with personnel inside and outside the audit team.
·In depth knowledge of financial/contract processes and procedures.
·Good team player and self-starter.
·Ability to meet deadlines and deliver on goals.
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Treasury Risk Accountant
Permanent - KMS22504 - NegotiableShow more/hide details >
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Treasury Risk Accountant to join the Corporate Finance Team. The position offers a diverse and challenging role, with good prospects for progression.
Duties are to include, but not restricted to:
· Work within the Corporate Treasury Team and with regional Treasury contacts to ensure timely and accurate creation of long term group cash flow forecasts within the Treasury Management System
· Analysis of currency exposure and liquidity risks across the Group
· Monitoring the compliance of Treasury activities to the Group Treasury Policy
· Preparing compliance certificates for the Group's external debt and bank facilities
· Assisting the accounting function with Treasury related disclosures including hedge accounting and embedded derivatives
· Helping to develop treasury control framework, establish and report on Treasury KPIs
· Other ad hoc Treasury and accounting duties as required
Experience and Qualifications:
Previous Treasury or banking experience is essential
Educated to at least higher grade and/or commenced training as part qualified Accountant or qualified through Treasury experience
Ideally a qualified Accountant (CA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or have an equivalent Treasury qualification
Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel
SAP experience would be desirable
Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role
Articulates views in a comprehensive manner
Produces work of presentable quality
Good organisational skills and smart working methods
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Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant
Permanent - KMS22709 - circa £25,000Show more/hide details >
Our client have a new requirement for an Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant to join the Corporate Finance team. The position offers a diverse and challenging role, with good prospects for progression.
Duties will include, but are not restricted to:
· To prepare monthly consolidated capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecast for the Fixed Asset Accountant. This will include reviewing submissions from territory accountants and producing a variance analysis.
· Prepare monthly CAPEX review meeting pack for Executive team review.
· Consolidate quarterly submitted authority of disposals (AFDs) for Executive Approval and update and provide financial information to those submitting AFDs.
· Complete CAPEX status report for Treasury on a monthly basis. This involves running reports in SAP/JDE for live CAPEX projects and updating the document which is submitted to the Treasury department.
· To set up and extend CAPEX codes in SAP including setting budgets and building inter-company codes.
· To liaise with territory accountants and relevant members of their teams to ensure correct flow of information relating to assets and assets under construction.
· To assist the Fixed Asset Accountant in dealing with all monthly fixed asset reporting requests.
· To assist the Fixed Asset Accountant in dealing with requests received from the Group auditors.
· To assist the Fixed Asset Accountant with month end close programmes run in SAP including capitalising assets and running depreciation.
· To assist in developing the annual budget.
· To assist in dealing with various territory queries.
· To assist with preparing ad-hoc internal reports and other duties as required by the Fixed Asset Accountant.
Experience/Qualifications:
Role would suit a a Part Qualified/studying accountant
Competent in the use of Microsoft packages is essential
Good communication skills are essential
Good organisational skills and smart working methods are essential
The ability to work to deadlines is essential
Produces work of presentable quality
Previous experience of working in a similar environment is essential
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Assistant Accountant
Permanent - KMS22959 - circa £25-28KShow more/hide details >
To prepare monthly management accounts, ensuring reporting deadlines are met, financial controls maintained and value added where possible. To assist/lead initiatives designed to improve financial processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure monthly management accounts are prepared timely and accurately. Key features of this are:
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of all postings into the SAP financial ledger, including monthly re-forecasting of Pamp;Ls and Balance Sheets.
- Preparation of appropriate accruals and prepayments.
- Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Bank reconciliations.
- Administer the inter company process.
- Ensure the monthly sales invoice to the client is raised on time and accurate, and that financial transactions conducted are consistent with this.
- Assist internal and external auditors through the provision of relevant financial information and appropriate explanations.
- Manage supplier payments through the weekly review of BACS payment runs, preparation of bank payment runs and review of aged creditors listings.
- Account for fixed assets under the contract terms and on a timely basis.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns to HRMC, and deal with any queries.
- Foster a strong relationship to ensure timely payment of third party suppliers and swift resolution of any issues which could impede this.
- Maintain strong financial control.
- Monitor debt outstanding on a monthly basis and intervene appropriately to ensure third party debt is collected on time.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience in financial role and/or studies.
- Studying for an accounting qualification with a recognised accountancy body.
- Experience of financial/management accounting.
- Experience of SAP financial systems.
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, self-driven, with a challenging mindset.
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Assistant Wells Accoutant
Permanent - KMS23422 - Excellent package availableShow more/hide details >
Our client have a new requirement for an Assistant Wells Accountant to provide direct support to their Wells Accountant. An excellent, exciting position with a Oil amp; Gas market leader.
Key responsibilities:
·To assist Wells Accountant in producing forecast financial data required for the creation of planning of AFEs and Well Cost Estimates for all Well Activity in co-ordination with all Well Engineering disciplines.
·To assist in the operation of a detailed cost tracking model to calculate the value of work done during all well activities, working closely with Well Engineering Team, Logistics and Commercial depts. To provide Wells Accountant with information required to ensure client has a full understanding and provision of appropriate documentation substantiating VOWD estimates and Estimated Final Costs. To provide appropriate cover for Wells Accountant's absence.
·Contract compliance and review of all operational third party supplier invoices.
·To monitor actual expenditure against call offs and contracts and to advise Well Accountant of any overspend prompting timely revisions as required.
·Assistant point of contact for all client and vendor financial queries.
·Assist Wells Accountant with all Well Engineering treasury functions - payment preparation and administration of all project bank accounts, cash flow forecasting and escrow payments.
·Assist Wells Accountant with information for preparation of well reconciliation and cost analysis dependent on client requirements Latest Well Forecast v AFE / Estimated Final Cost Analysis / Ad hoc variance analysis
·Assist Wells Accountant with Client Audit preparation.
·Close liaison with other departments to ensure a thorough understanding of the business processes as they relate to wells accounting requirements. Develop strong working relationships with all members of the Well Engineering Team.
·Perform ad hoc duties as required.
Knowledge and Experience:
·Previous experience within a similar role is preferred
·At least two years accounts assistant experience.
·Excellent excel skills
·Good communication skills with all levels of staff
·Ability to work as part of a team.
·Ability to work under pressure and to deliver objectives and deliver-ables to deadlines
·Ability to build and develop excellent client and offshore working relationships.
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Temporary Accountant
Temporary - KMS37356 -Show more/hide details >
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Chartered Account
Permanent - KR21420 - £NegotiableShow more/hide details >
This role will suit a personable candidate who enjoys problem solving and coming up with effective solutions whilst working under pressure.
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Financial Controller
Permanent - PB22277 - £75kShow more/hide details >
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the worlds leading Oil & Gas operators. They have a requirement for an experienced finance professional to join them as a Financial Controller. The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the Oil amp; Gas industry and be qualified ACCA, ICAS or CIMA. You will also be required to have knowledge and experience in JV Accounting.
The key duties are:
General Finance responsibilities:
Record, report and forecast project transactions timely with integrity and transparency
Deliver robust Management information, data and processes to support delivery of project performance
Ensure effective systems of financial controls and provide efficient accounting services
Manage Accounting, reporting and control risks arising from a project with multiple sites
Project Controller Responsibilities:
Set up, maintain and operate a robust and timely process for accurate input into Monthly Performance Reporting, quarterly financial re-forecasting and input into long term planning.
Ensure that Projects Leadership Team receives monthly financial reports to track capex and cash flow on the project.
Ensure project financial structures are in place including alignment of cost codes and Work Breakdown structures.
Support business managers amp; finance project leads in working with Joint Venture (JV) partners. Ensure appropriate action is taken to resolve JV audit issues and other financial audits.
Monitor delivery of a high quality accounting service to the project.
Ensure that demonstrable internal controls are in place to ensure financial compliance with existing policies.
Identify Financial Risks and Opportunities, ensuring risks are mitigated amp; financial performance is optimised
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Finance Manager
Contract - PB35162 - £negShow more/hide details >
A truly exceptional opportunity has arisen to join an up and coming E amp; P company based in the North East. This position will allow the successful candidate to grow and evolve with the company. The ideal candidate will be qualified ACCA, ICAS or CIMA and must have previous experience within an E amp; P company. Reporting directly to the FC the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the day to day running of the finance for the company. This position is on an initial 3 month contract with a view for the successful applicant to go perm there after.
The Candidate requirements:
Operator experience is essential
Qualified ACCA, ICAS, CIMA
Organisational skills
Good communications skills
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