Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be partnering with an organisation in North Fife to recruit for the post of Assistant Accountant on a Fixed Term Contract until 30th November 2025. This is a pivotal post within the organisation, supporting the Senior Management Accountant with budget preparation, budget monitoring, month-end and year-end accounting as well as providing a wide range of Financial Advice and support to other groups. You will be joining an organisation that prides itself on being world-renowned in its' sector. The Opportunity Reporting to the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for: Budget Management - providing advice and support, whilst reporting any areas of concern to management for review Budgets and Forecasts - assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts. Revising on a monthly basis Input and Preparation of accruals, prepayments and journal entries with supporting documentation Carry out financial reviews and any budget virements required after department meetings in line with Financial Framework Provide help and assistance to the Senior Management Accounts in delivering their Business Partnering Strategy, and Strategic Planning process. Assisting in the design and implementation of reporting tools, new systems and procedures Maintenance of Finance coding structure, and reporting. Carrying out data housekeeping tasks regularly. Supporting and training Finance Assistants with the Finance Team to help develop skills The Successful Candidate You will ideally have a relevant Accountancy Qualification (HND, HNC or Degree). You will have experience of business partnering, budget forecasting and planning Developing reports, project or product costing, variance analysis Excellent communicator, excellent prioritisation skills You will thrive on challenge and a varied role You will have a positive attitude, and well organised ensuring deadlines are met You should possess excelled IT skills, and a sound knowledge of Excel Knowledge of Oracle Fusion would be beneficial but not essential Flexibility and Benefits Annual leave of 34 days plus 5 public holidays Generous employer contributions to the Pension Scheme A hybrid, flexible working environment. Allowing home working. Family friendly policies Staff discount schemes Free staff parking Employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes Next Steps If this sounds like the next step for you, or you would like more information and to receive a full job pack, please contact Sarah Livingston on sarah.livingstonhutcheonmearns.co.uk. To apply, please submit your CV in full as soon as possible.