Reporting Accountant

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is seeking a Reporting Accountant, based in Aberdeen, for an initial 12-month contract.
 
Ideally you will have a background in Oil & Gas and preferably in an Operator business.
 
Responsibilities:

Prepare accurate and timely financial and management reporting outputs, including monthly reports, analysis, and supporting schedules
Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring completeness and adherence to deadlines
Perform variance analysis and provide clear commentary on business performance
Prepare and contribute to reports and presentations for senior management and HQ
Perform balance sheet analysis and investigate variances to ensure data integrity
Support budgeting, forecasting, and outlook processes
Work closely with the Financial Reporting Accountant to ensure deliverables are review-ready and of a high standard
Build effective relationships with stakeholders across finance, operations, and international teams
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, and efficiency
Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements
Provide support to the wider team, including cover, ad-hoc analysis, and project work as required
Take ownership of assigned deliverables, ensuring outputs are accurate, complete, and ready for reviewExperience & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar)
Demonstrable experience in a reporting or financial accounting environment
Strong Excel skills; experience with SAP or BI tools advantageous 
Contract position
 
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed).

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