Iconic Resourcing is delighted to be supporting DGP Materials Handling in the appointment of a Company Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, well-established business and take ownership of the finance function during an exciting period of growth and change.
DGP is Scotland's leading independent specialist in forklift sales and long-term hire, with a strong reputation built over more than 50 years. The business has recently expanded through acquisition and is investing in new systems and processes to support future growth.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll oversee the day-to-day finance function across two sites, manage a small finance team, and play a key role in improving processes and supporting business decisions. This is a hands-on role with genuine scope to develop into a more senior position over time.
Responsibilities:
-
Managing the day-to-day accounts function across both businesses
-
Leading and developing a team of five finance staff
-
Preparing monthly management accounts
-
Managing payroll submissions through an external provider
-
Completing VAT returns and other compliance requirements
-
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning
-
Overseeing accounts payable, receivable and credit control
-
Assisting with year-end and audit activity
-
Supporting the integration of a recently acquired business
-
Playing a key role in finance system and process improvements
-
Working closely with the Finance Director to support the continued growth of the business
Previous Experience:
We're open to candidates who are fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, provided you have strong accounting skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced SME environment.
You'll ideally have:
-
Experience preparing management accounts and overseeing finance operations, including a small team
-
Strong reconciliation, reporting and month-end skills
-
Good systems knowledge, including Excel and accounting software
-
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
-
A practical and hands-on approach
-
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work across the business
-
An interest in improving processes and supporting change initiatives
Experience within manufacturing, construction, plant hire, equipment hire, logistics or the motor trade would be particularly advantageous.
How to Apply
If you think you have the experience that we are looking for we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Cameron Brown at Iconic Resourcing for more information. Iconic Resourcing are retained on the search for this role - all third party applications will be directed to Iconic Resourcing for review.
At Iconic Resourcing we are engaged by many leading organisations across Scotland and our aim is to keep the recruitment process simple. The people we work with are often in demand professionals, so we work in a completely agile way which means discussions don't need to be during working hours, we can arrange video calls at times convenient to you. Please visit our website to view all our Iconic Jobs across Scotland.
Iconic Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated as such. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency.