Accountant

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Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and tax reporting for offices in Europe and the Middle East. This role involves adhering to in-country deadlines and providing timely and accurate information to local advisors. Additionally, you will prepare all necessary financial information and reports to meet Group deadlines.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary point of contact for local accounting, tax and payroll providers

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Collate data for the preparation of monthly local accounts in accordance with local legislation

Review accounts prepared by local accountants and reconcile

Prepare data for monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns

Prepare and review monthly payroll data, including arranging associated payments

Complete several legal entity balance sheet reconciliations

Co-ordinate the annual audit

Prepare data for annual tax returns, with support from the Corporate Tax Director

Prepare the annual plan for each location

Prepare sales invoices

Weekly review of cash balances, forecast payments and ensure appropriate funding is in place to meet payment and regulatory requirements

Assist with regulatory compliance reporting as required

 

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of MS Office, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent bookkeeping skills, including the ability to prepare journals unassisted

Sound financial knowledge and background/experience, potentially working towards a qualification

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team

Able to use own initiative

Able to prioritise workload and excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of foreign currency transactions or experience with international operations would be an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.

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Company: Right People Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Aberdeen
Job Description:

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting and tax reporting for offices in Europe and the Middle East. This role involves adhering to in-country deadlines and providing timely and accurate information to local advisors. Additionally, you will prepare all necessary financial information and reports to meet Group deadlines.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the primary point of contact for local accounting, tax and payroll providers

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Collate data for the preparation of monthly local accounts in accordance with local legislation

Review accounts prepared by local accountants and reconcile

Prepare data for monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns

Prepare and review monthly payroll data, including arranging associated payments

Complete several legal entity balance sheet reconciliations

Co-ordinate the annual audit

Prepare data for annual tax returns, with support from the Corporate Tax Director

Prepare the annual plan for each location

Prepare sales invoices

Weekly review of cash balances, forecast payments and ensure appropriate funding is in place to meet payment and regulatory requirements

Assist with regulatory compliance reporting as required

 

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of MS Office, in particular a good working knowledge of Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent bookkeeping skills, including the ability to prepare journals unassisted

Sound financial knowledge and background/experience, potentially working towards a qualification

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team

Able to use own initiative

Able to prioritise workload and excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of foreign currency transactions or experience with international operations would be an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.

Posted: May 20th, 2026