Michael Page are delighted to partner with our client to recruit a Financial Accountant. Supporting the wider group companies, you will provide them with budgets & forecasts, financial and management accounts, drive forward necessary process improvements to ensure an efficient daily & monthly routine is embedded, which delivers reliable, accurate & timely information to the Senior Management Team.

Client Details

Our client is a diverse and dynamic property, technology, and energy specialist, standing at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. They have a head office in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, accessible by all transport links.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have they following responsibilities:

• Annual statutory accounts preparation using CCH software
• Responsibility for consolidations, required disclosures and intercompany analysis
• Work alongside colleagues within Group to ensure intercompany balances being reported are reconciled periodically and annually.
• Corporation tax management, reporting and planning
• Cashflow planning and analysis
• Assistance in the preparation of monthly management accounts and liaising with heads of department to understand and interpret the numbers. This is as much a value-add role as one of compliance.
• Assistance with accurate coding of revenue, cost, and asset postings.
• Assistance with the accuracy and control of the Month End close process
• Responsibility for the accuracy and control of the Year End process
• Responsibility for the accuracy, control, and reconciliation of the Balance Sheet
• Ensure tax compliance across the group including assistance in the review and submission of VAT, CIS, and PSA and P11d returns
• Assistance in the preparation and provision of relevant information to external auditors and advisors
• Supporting the FD, FC, and FM in the drive for continued improvement of management reporting and financial controls
• Assistance in ad hoc projects across the wider group of companies as necessary including group structure rationalisation and planning
• Assistance with the upcoming integration of new E system

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Qual CA/ACCA
• Competent with Microsoft Office - in particular Excel
• Demonstrable history of working with and creating financial models would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and commitment to team working with an ability to influence key members of senior management
• Demonstrable professional continuous development
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Planning and organisational skills and excellent time management with ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• A proactive attitude, including a flexible approach to the demands of the role and the needs of the wider business

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 DOE, plus benefits.