Financial Accountant

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working in partnership with a hugely successful Glasgow based business to appoint a Financial Accountant.  This permanent position is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to join a highly reputable employer, providing diverse exposure and career development opportunities.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for all key finance tasks (month end, group reporting, annual stats)

Key duties will include:

• Play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Manager in the review of all the accounting and financial reporting deliverables of the wider team
• Review of key Finance reports (P&L /Balance Sheet) including the provision of supporting variance analysis to ensure monthly submission deadlines are met
• Responsible for Full Balance Sheet Management, including substantiation of all reconciliation work carried out by the team
• Preparation of VAT and P11d submissions to HMRC
• Preparation of Weekly Cash Flow, ensuring the information is used to drive behaviors within the business
• Lead the Statutory accounts process and liaise with the Auditors during the external audit process
• Review of key Finance reports (P&L /Balance Sheet) including the provision of supporting variance analysis to ensure monthly submission deadlines are met
• Work with key business managers, providing quality financial information to assist with operational decision making
• Ensuring that all  processes are up to date and documented, and comply with Internal & External Audit recommendations and guidelines

Key requirements:

• Recently Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed
• Strong interpersonal and influential skills
• Effective communicator at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure

On offer:

• Salary:  £36,000-£42,000
• Pension 5 %employer contribution
• Holidays 33 days inclusive of stats
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Payment of professional fees