Rutherford Cross is delighted to be retained by the Artisanal Spirits Company to appoint a newly created Management Accountant in Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join ASC as their Management Accountant.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of trial balances and corresponding management accounts for multiple group entities
• Submission of accurate, high quality and timely financial information for internal reporting
• Investigate operational variances to plan, communicate to management and advise on potential efficiencies/cost control measures.
• Preparation and accuracy of relevant Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Tax compliance (VAT, Duty returns etc)
• Internal Control Oversight
• Maximising the use of technology to support the growth of the business
• Developing financial systems and reports for a new business area
• Provide robust analysis to support our strategic and commercial objectives, including assessments of new projects and support in the budgeting and forecasting process
• Develop a strong business partnering culture with departmental heads
• Analysis and engagement in a number of high value & business critical projects (inc capex control)
• COGS management, bottling/fulfilment operations
• Oversight and analysis on other international JV’s & subsidiaries
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts
• Assist in preparation of annual Corporation tax working papers
• Assist with Group Consolidation
• Ensure accuracy of costing models
• Development of dashboards and accounting systems & models.
• Strive to ensure continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Developing risk register and highlight any areas of risk & opportunity to the Group Financial Controller
• Treasury management and support with treasury strategy
• Development of financial reporting and internal accounting rules

Candidate Profile:

This is an exciting, progressive opportunity for a talented finance professional with the desire to drive change within a company. The successful candidate will be an inquisitive and proactive individual. You will be results focused with the ability to influence whilst building strong long-term relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will either be a newly qualified accountant looking to make their first move from the profession or will have qualified in industry working within a similar role. The appointed individual will report directly into the Group Financial Controller and will be required to take a hands-on approach to their varied role, where no two days are the same.

Key requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) - Essential
• Strong Excel skills - Essential
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite - Desired
• Industry experience (whisky sector not essential) – Desired
• Self-starter, taking ownership responsibility
• Flexible and accountable
• Confident and being capable of creativity for problem solving
• Effective communicator and relationship builder
• Curious and detail oriented
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Multi-tasker, adaptable and able to manage deadlines well
• Thrives in a growing, changing environment and result driven
• An ability to manage and deliver multiple priorities
• Confident in decision making and judgement