Team: Finance & IT

Reporting Line: Director of Finance & IT

Location: Kinrara, Aviemore / Hybrid

Contract: Fixed Term 12 Months

Salary & benefits: Competitive salary, benefits and a great place to work. 

The Role

We are looking for a Management Accountant to support the finance team during a period of change, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. This role will play a key part in enhancing financial processes, improving management information, and supporting the wider business functions. Additionally, the role will provide day-to-day support to Senior Finance Assistants and play a critical role in supporting a finance system change and a corporate group restructure.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts for key business areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts in collaboration with department leads.

Financial Process & System Improvement

• Support the transition to a new accounting system, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure financial records comply with accounting standards (UK GAAP/IFRS) and internal controls.

Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Work closely with operational teams (e.g., hospitality, property, conservation) to provide financial insights.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support key strategic decisions.

Compliance & External Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax, and other financial regulations.
• About You

Support for Group Restructure

• Play a key role in financial planning and analysis related to the Group Restructure.
• Assist in preparing in reconciliations for transitioning entities.
• Ensure alignment of accounting processes across the newly structured group.
• Support with external advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Part-Qualified or Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills, able to engage with non-financial stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in hospitality, property, or conservation sectors.
• Exposure to accounting system migrations or process improvement projects.
• Understanding of group structures and intercompany accounting.

Our People

We attract individuals from all walks of life and of all ages.

And all of us love the big adventure of the outdoor space, activities from wild water swimming to mountain hiking and biking; and a love of this special part of our planet.

Our Offer

Alongside competitive pay and benefits, becoming part of Wildland is an opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to a beautiful part of Scotland. Come and make a difference with us.