Reporting into the Corporate Head of Finance and Deputy s151 officer, the post of Chief Accountant is a newly created, pivotal role which will see you lead the accountancy team, manage the annual budget and closing of accounts exercises and provide ongoing financial support and advice across the Council to ensure that the best use is made of available financial resources and that decisions are based on appropriate and accurate consideration of the relevant financial issues.
In addition, the role will lead on the production and monitoring of the Council's Capital Programme and have specific responsibility for capital accounting.
The Council is also embarking on the process of procuring a new integrated Financial Management System for which the postholder will have a key role in both the implementation and the subsequent roll out to users.
A vacancy has arisen for a Cost Accountant to join their team based in Livingston.
This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who would like to continue their career within an exciting and progressive manufacturing facility.
We are lucky to be working with one of the world's leading manufacturers of Nickel, Titanium and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors.
The Group Financial Reporting Accountant plays a critical role in the finance function at the Renewable energy company with responsibility for all things accounting and reporting related, as well as leading on financial controls, audit work, day-to-day treasury, and financial systems.
Alongside strong technical accounting and systems skills and an understanding of the importance of internal controls, the Group Financial Reporting Accountant will possess high levels of EQ, enabling them to successfully take a leading role in the finance team and work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.