Rutherford Cross is excited to be working with a fast-paced, acquisitive business based in Glasgow to appoint a Financial Accountant.  This listed company has enjoyed excellent financial results in recent times and the role of Financial Accountant represents an excellent career opportunity for a qualified accountant.

The Financial Accountant will be core to the Group Finance team in ensuring that the Group’s statutory and market regulations are met. The post-holder will report directly to the Head of Group Finance, additionally working alongside the Chief Financial Officer on specific projects.

The company provides a flexible work environment for all, with a benefits package which promotes wellbeing and work / life balance, including family friendly policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for the preparation of both Group year end and half year financial statements and subsidiary financial statements
• Key contact during the audit process
• Responsibility for preparation of month end management accounts for subsidiary companies
• Work with the Company Secretary on regulatory matters as required • Responsibility for national statistics reporting
• Support technical accounting developments as and when they arise and on-going technical accounting including IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ and IFRS 2 ‘Share-based payments’
• Management of all Companies House filing requirements for the Group • Assisting with monthly consolidation process
• Point of contact for internal insurance queries and assisting with annual renewal process
• Work with the wider Finance team on ongoing Group corporate simplification process
• Working within wider team to ensure effective M&A integration as necessary

To be successful, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience as a qualified accountant, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong technical skills and experience of preparing financial statements
• Confidence in communication, both verbal and written
• Experience as a team player, used to working in a fast paced environment
• Analytical skills with a strong attention to detail • Willingness to take ownership of specific projects
• Ability to produce high quality work while working to tight reporting deadlines
• Awareness of ongoing IFRS technical updates

On offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent work/life balance and flexibility
• Great career prospects