Accountant

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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.