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Group Accountant

Michael Page Scotland
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Glasgow, City of Glasgow G62 6EP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain professional experience in the central finance function of a multinational group involved in acquisitions.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing group consolidated monthly management accounts, annual budgets, and forecasts, while also overseeing bookkeeping and tax computations.
  • A qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant with strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and standards is required for this role.
  • Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 with excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • The role offers a highly competitive salary along with additional benefits.

The position offers the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to gain valuable professional experience working as part of the central finance function in a multinational group that regularly makes acquisitions, operating across multiple business lines. The role offers excellent exposure to technical accounting requirements, management reporting and business issues, working closely with senior management team across the globe.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading Global Manufacturing Business with an office in Glasgow.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

  • Preparation of group consolidated monthly management accounts including financial analysis and commentary.
  • Planning and preparation of consolidated group annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  • Preparation of head office companies' management accounts, forecasts, budgets and year end audit requirements.
  • Oversee and review the bookkeeping of head office company.
  • Prepare tax computations for head office companies.
  • Provide extensive support to the Group Financial Controller and CFO in the year end consolidation and group annual accounts process, including audit planning, preparation of group consolidation, technical papers and support on the production of the annual statutory accounts.
  • Support the subsidiary statutory accounts process and review subsidiary statutory accounts.
  • Develop and document business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls ensuring compliance with corporate policy.
  • Assist in delivering the group's internal audit plan.
  • Assist with group treasury function, ensuring cash forecasting is accurate and managed.
  • Build effective relationship with operational and finance teams throughout the business.
  • Ad hoc assistance / support to subsidiary finance teams as and when required.

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

  • Qualified CA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant.
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, FRS and IFRS accounting standards, laws and best practices.
  • Ability to research new, upcoming financial reporting standards, assessing their impact and implementing them across the Group.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365.
  • Excellent analytical mind with strong attention to detail and proven ability to work accurately and to deadlines.
  • An ability to process, and present large data sets in a reader friendly format.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confident self-starter with a desire to make a significant contribution to the Group Finance function.

Job Offer

This role offers a highly competitive salary plus wider benefits. Please apply for a confidential conversation.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.