Financial Accountant

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Type: Temporary
Rate: £29,880 per annum
Location: Dingwall, Highland [Scotland]
Qualifications: CCAB qualified
Company: Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact: Apply online
Duration: Fixed term for 3 years
Reference: GW 2008-117

Job description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is one of Europe’s most consistently successful development agencies and an award-winning UK employer. We’re proud of our culture and history and we’re determined to help shape a bright future for the people, businesses and communities in this unique part of the world.

You’ll be responsible for HIE Group Accounts, preparing and coordinating the submission of draft accounts and working papers for inspection at annual audit and other reviews. This will also include day to day work, covering receipts and payments, bank and ledger reconciliations, statutory returns and will include management of staff and remote direction of other administrative staff to achieve planned work targets. Other duties involve financial servicing of subsidiary ventures, monitoring record keeping and participation in ad hoc work groups tasked with specific financial and/or reporting outcomes including responses to European Union auditors.

You’ll bring a recognised Accountancy qualification (CCAB), strong communication skills and a good working knowledge of UK GAAP and practical experience in maintaining standard audit evidence.

Visit our website to find out more about what we do and explore the diverse network of services we provide. To apply, email or call for an application pack, quoting Ref: 2008-117.