Group Accounting Manager

Aberdeen, UK

Permanent, Full Time

An exciting opportunity for a highly experienced qualified individual to join our prestigious Oil & Gas Operating Company in this newly created role as Group Accounting Manager.

The successful candidate will be a policy driven, self-starter who will be responsible for designing and creating the accounting policies of the new organisation and as such, should have extensive experience of technical accounting (IFRS), audit and policy, and the ability to design and set controls suffice for audit purposes. It would be highly advantageous for the successful applicant to have working experience within a Big 4 accountancy firm or the private equity industry.

Job Description: -

The Group Accounting Manager is responsible for providing technical accounting leadership across the Group. Acting as the focal point for accounting policy and advice, the role ensures compliance with statutory, shareholder, and financing requirements, while supporting high-quality financial reporting and external audits. The position plays a critical role in maintaining strong governance, consistency in accounting treatment, and robust financial controls across the Group.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

* Act as the Group’s focal point for accounting policy, technical accounting advice, and interpretation of accounting standards
* Ensure delivery of shareholder reporting requirements and related disclosure
* Support the monitoring and compliance with bank covenant requirements
* Lead the delivery of Group statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
* Support and coordinate external audits, acting as a key point of contact for auditors
* Draft, maintain, and update Group accounting policies and internal accounting papers
* Provide technical support to finance teams across the Group on complex or judgmental accounting matters
* Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across all Group entities
* Contribute to continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and controls

Skills, Experience & Attributes of Candidate

* Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and/or relevant local GAAP)
* Proven experience in Group reporting and statutory accounts preparation
* Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors
* Exposure to bank covenants, financing arrangements, or shareholder reporting
* Experience drafting accounting policies and technical papers
* Strong attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy
* Clear and confident communicator, able to explain technical matters to non-technical stakeholders
* Proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
* High level of integrity and commitment to good governance

Candidates must have The Right to Work in the UK as no sponsorship is available.