Senior Finance Assistant

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Stirling, Stirling and Falkirk, Scotland, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Industrial
The Role
Supports monthly management accounts, multi-currency reporting, inventory accounting, reconciliations, variance analysis, ledgers, VAT and tax compliance, audits, and regulatory reporting. The role also assists with stock counts, ERP finance systems, process improvements, journals, month-end tasks, and ad hoc financial analysis while partnering with operational teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Stirling
Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Reporting Manager
Type: Full-time 
At Dron & Dickson, our purpose is simple: Everyone Home Safe.

We believe in protecting people, the environment, and our clients through safe systems, strong culture, and high‑quality service delivery. We are committed to investing in our people — our greatest asset — and fostering a workplace built on our core AGILE values: Attitude, Genuine, Integrity, Learning, and Empathy.
If you’re passionate about operational excellence, people coordination, and delivering exceptional service, this is your opportunity to be part of a respected brand in the Energy sector.
You’ll support the preparation of management accounts, assist with stock and inventory accounting, and contribute to accurate financial reporting and compliance. You’ll also work closely with operational teams to provide insight and help improve processes.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting

  • Assist with monthly management accounts (including multi-currency reporting)
  • Analyse product margin reports and investigate variances
  • Support stock and inventory reporting
  • Maintain financial ledgers for subsidiary companies
  • Assist with year-end, audit, and regulatory reporting
Stock & Inventory
  • Reconcile stock to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare and distribute stock ageing reports
  • Support stock counts and audits
  • Provide finance support to operational teams on stock-related queries
Tax & Compliance
  • Assist with VAT returns and wider tax compliance
  • Support customs and duty processes
  • Help prepare information for audits and regulatory submissions
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Support ERP systems (Intact IQ / Business Central), particularly stock modules
  • Contribute to improving finance processes and reporting accuracy
General Finance Support
  • Assist with reconciliations, journals, and month-end tasks
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis
  • Build strong working relationships across the business
About You
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Exposure to stock or inventory accounting (desirable)
  • Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or working towards qualification (desirable)
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Confident working with financial systems and Excel
  • Organised, reliable, and able to manage your own workload

Skills Required

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Exposure to stock or inventory accounting
  • Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS, or working toward qualification
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Confidence working with financial systems and Excel
  • Ability to organize and manage workload independently
  • Reliability
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The Company
240 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Dron & Dickson is a UK specialist electrical supply and engineering services company focused on harsh, hazardous and industrial environments. It supplies electrical products from leading manufacturers and provides integrated procurement, installation, inspection and maintenance services. The company supports clients globally, including sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, marine, distilling and shipbuilding, helping keep operations safe, compliant and efficient.

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