Rutherford Cross is pleased to be partnered with an industry leading, PE backed business to help appoint a Group Financial Accountant. The company is based on the outskirts of Glasgow and operate a hybrid working model.

This is a superb opportunity to join a diverse business with excellent progression pathways. The business has grown organically & through acquisition in recent years. The Group Financial Accountant will be expected to support the integration of new businesses alongside the standard duties.

This position is suited to a recently qualified accountants seeking an opportunity to play a key role in an ambitious business. The job requires a confident individual with experience of working in a fast-paced finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of balance sheet and profit and loss account for Group companies
• Consolidating month-end results for the multi-entity Group within the reporting timetable
• Assist with monthly and quarterly bank reporting requirements
• Assist with implementation of best-practice processes and controls across the Group to ensure rigour and compliance of ongoing efficient production of financial information
• Assist in preparing annual consolidated and around 30 subsidiary statutory accounts compliant with IFRS.
• Assist with managing the annual Group audit process
• Assist with various VAT and Corporation tax compliance requests
• Assisting the FP&A team with month-end reporting requirements
• Assisting with various ad hoc tasks for external stakeholders
• Reconciling all intercompany relationships, investigating and ensuring errors are corrected on a timely basis

Desired attributes:

• Problem solving mindset
• Solid consolidation accounting experience preferred
• Working within a complex, fast paced finance function
• Newly qualified professional accountant (CIMA/CA/ACA)
• Excellent team player who can develop effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate confidently both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates sufficient confidence and expertise to challenge numbers and finance processes
• Quick learner with a flexible approach to work
• Strong Excel skills and ability to pick up and drive process and system developments
• Will take pride in accuracy of work and timeliness of delivery
• Ability to work with high volumes of data and highly numerate
• Logical approach to work

On offer:

• Salary £40,000-£45,000
• Excellent scope for career development
• Bonus - 10% discretionary
• Holidays – 26 days per year plus 4 statutory days
• Flexible working, with at least 2 days based in office to start