For more than 20 years, Sword have worked with organisations throughout the UK, providing consultancy and business technology solutions, tailored specifically around key business challenges and requirements.

We offer end-to-end Information Technology, Information Management and Consultancy services that are focused around supporting organisations to work more efficiently and effectively.

With Business Units dispersed geographically throughout the UK, our teams are supported by a central Finance function which provides financial reporting and business insight to allow our management teams to make informed commercial decisions.

To support continued organic and in-organic growth, we are looking to strengthen our Finance team with the appointment of a fully or part qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Management Accountant who will report into the UK Finance Director and hold financial responsibility for a portfolio of Business Units.

Key Responsibilities :

• Submission of timely Management Accounts to Sword Group head office.
• Month end journal posting including WIP, prepayments, accruals, holiday provisions etc.
• Management Accounts and Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Production of monthly Management analytic reports.
• Liaising with business unit managers to ensure they fully understand the financial performance of the business unit.
• Ensuring that Intercompany balances reconcile on a monthly basis.
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
• Management of VAT and corporation tax returns.
• Finalisation and entry of month end statutory accounts onto Head Office consolidation software.
• Contribute to half-year review and year end statutory audit.
• Liaise with auditors for preparation of company statutory accounts.
• Preparation of the annual budget with input from the Business Unit Directors.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies.
• Supervise and manage financial department staff.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, business, finance or a related field.
• Fully or part qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Several years of experience in a similar role.

Personal Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of Excel.
• High attention to detail.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This newly created permanent staff role will be based in our Aberdeen office (post lockdown) and will give you the opportunity to develop your career as part of an experienced, talented and enthusiastic management team.

All members of the Sword team are supported and encouraged to develop their career with Sword through our personal training and development plan alongside a competitive salary, pension and healthcare package.

For more details, please apply on-line today.