Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a Glasgow based client who is looking to add a Deputy Financial Controller to their existing team. This role offers great benefits, including 35 days holiday and a succession plan in place to become the Financial Controller.

This role is best suited to a part qualified accountant looking to complete their professional qualification with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Role Purpose:

To deputise for the financial controller in their absence and to assume the responsibilities of the financial controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support the financial controller in delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information to internal and external parties
• To identify potential financial risks and recommend corrective actions
• To train and supervise staff in their assigned job responsibilities
• Generate and review routine financial reports with the financial controller before submission. These to include VAT, Gift Aid, National Statistics
• To prepare monthly balance sheet control accounts for approval
• To prepare accurate and timeous monthly budget holder reports as directed and effectively resolve any queries
• To assist with the preparation of accurate and timeous monthly management accounts
• To prepare accurate and timeous monthly project reports as directed and effectively resolve any queries
• To provide support to all Department and Project Managers with financial issues
• To assist in the preparation of the year end accounts and appropriate audit files
• To provide an integrated, co-ordinated and professional level of service to our customers at point of contact

The Individual:

• Part qualified accountant actively studying for a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ICAS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills whilst dealing with non-financial departments
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft office packages, Excel, Teams and SharePoint

Desirable but not essential experience:

• Experience in a similar finance role
• Experience of Iris Exchequer or similar accounting package
• Experience in working in a charity with an understanding of Gift Aid & Grants
• Experience in project work

To find out more on remuneration and the role please contact the Rutherford Cross advisor Alastair Deas by emailing [email protected] for a confidential discussion.