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Financial Accountant

Covetrus Inc.

Dumfries

On-site

GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A finance and procurement firm in Dumfries is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team. This role involves supporting financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK and US regulatory requirements, and enhancing internal controls. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification and a minimum of 3 years in finance, alongside strong skills in Excel and data analysis. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement within the finance team.

Qualifications

  • Fully Qualified Accountant: ACA/CA or ACCA.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance department or accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

  • Lead preparation and review of monthly accounting entries.
  • Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial results.
  • Prepare and review UK statutory accounts.
  • Oversee quarterly VAT returns and monthly VAT accounting.
  • Support internal and external audits with documentation.

Skills

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to analyse large data sets
Experience with SAP or Oracle

Education

Graduate-level education or strong A-Level achievement
Job description
Financial Accountant page is loaded## Financial Accountantlocations: Dumfries, Scotland (UK)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-13601**Financial Accountant, Dumfries****Financial Accountant** to join our experienced Finance team in Dumfries. In this pivotal role, you will support the delivery of high‑quality financial reporting, ensure robust compliance with UK and US statutory requirements, and contribute to a strong internal control environment across the Customer Operations UK business.If you thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoy driving process improvements, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.## ## **What You’ll Be Doing**### **Financial Reporting & Compliance*** Lead the preparation and review of monthly accounting entries, ensuring accuracy across fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, taxation, and other key balance sheet areas.* Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial results to support consolidated reporting and management insight.* Prepare and review UK statutory accounts in full compliance with relevant standards and regulations.* Oversee quarterly VAT returns and monthly VAT accounting, ensuring full adherence to HMRC guidelines.* Coordinate Companies House filings and other statutory submissions, ensuring timely and compliant reporting.* Support internal and external audits with high‑quality documentation, explanations, and technical insight.### ### **Controls, Processes & Continuous Improvement*** Maintain and strengthen the financial control environment, ensuring consistent and robust reconciliation and accounting practices.* Drive process improvements using technology, data insights, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency and accuracy.* Act as a subject‑matter expert for end‑to‑end financial accounting, providing guidance on complex queries to stakeholders.### ### **Cash Flow & Treasury Management*** Manage weekly cash flow forecasting and submissions to Group Treasury, ensuring accuracy and early identification of any liquidity considerations.### ### **What You’ll Bring**### ### **Qualifications*** Fully Qualified Accountant: **ACA/CA or ACCA*** Minimum **3 years’ experience** in a finance department or accountancy practice### ### **Education*** Graduate-level education or strong A‑Level (or equivalent) achievement### ### **Skills & Experience*** Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills* Ability to analyse large data sets and high volumes of transactions* Experience with SAP or Oracle is beneficial* A willingness to learn our business, group structure, and financial processes* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work confidently across teams and with senior stakeholders*Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.*
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