Job Opportunity: Accountant (Full-Time, 37.5 Hours/Week) – Elgin Firth are thrilled to announce a newly established Accountant position based at our clients site in Elgin. This is a full-time role, offering 37.5 hours per week, and reporting directly to their highly supportive Financial Controller. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape and evolve the accounting function within their organisation. If you're passionate about numbers, have a solid understanding of accounting principles, and are seeking a fresh challenge, this could be the ideal role for you. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Financial Controller to produce monthly management accounts, departmental reports, and Board packs for the Finance Director's review. Contribute to the development of departmental reporting, including discussions of results with the Financial Controller and Finance Director. Manage the rolling 12-week group cash flow, presenting updates weekly to the Finance Director and Financial Controller. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for review by the Financial Controller. Assist in the preparation of audit packs, serving as a key contact for the external audit team. Work with the team to gain a thorough understanding of essential processes, providing support during peak times and covering absences, including: Bank reconciliations Credit management processes Serve as the second-in-command to the Financial Controller, acting as the primary contact within the team and across the business during their absence. Key Qualifications: Confident with excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong team player with effective staff management skills. Proficient in Excel