Company Accountant

W&A is partnering with an established business in Perthshire to recruit a Company Accountant. This is a broad, hands-on position offering responsibility beyond traditional accounting, with the opportunity to work closely with senior management, influence business decisions and improve financial processes and systems.

Location: Coupar Angus, Perthshire

Contract: Permanent

Working Arrangements: Initially onsite, with potential for hybrid working following probation

The Opportunity

The Company Accountant will take responsibility for the financial management, reporting and controls of the business, while also overseeing key administrative and IT functions.

This role will provide financial information and insight to support operational and commercial decisions. The position also includes managing two members of staff and identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and business efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, half-yearly and annual management accounts, providing meaningful analysis to support business decisions.
• Manage financial forecasting, cash flow projections and working capital monitoring.
• Prepare annual accounts and supporting schedules, coordinating with external auditors.
• Oversee financial controls, including stock, credit management and sales, purchase and nominal ledgers.
• Take responsibility for payroll, VAT and associated financial administration.
• Manage and develop two members of the administration team.
• Work with operational managers to improve reporting, processes and financial controls.
• Oversee the development and effective use of the company’s accounting and IT systems, working alongside external IT support.
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What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a Company Accountant, Finance Manager or comparable hands-on accounting role.
• Strong management accounting experience, including financial reporting, forecasting and year-end audit support.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into useful insight for management.
• Experience identifying process improvements and strengthening financial controls.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working across different business functions.
• A practical, organised approach and the ability to balance financial responsibilities with wider operational priorities.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000.
• Annual Leave: 30 days.
• Pension: 6.5% employer contribution.
• Healthcare: Private medical cover.
• Protection: Life insurance and income protection.

Why Apply?

• Broad business involvement: A position combining financial management with operational, administrative and systems responsibilities.
• Direct access to decision-makers: Work closely with the senior staff and board, contributing to decisions across the business.
• Opportunity to influence improvement: Play an active role in developing reporting, financial controls and more efficient ways of working.

To learn more or apply, please contact Graeme Bruce for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.