Location: Glasgow City Centre
Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days on‑site, 3 from home
Contract: 12‑month FTC
Salary: Competitive DOE + bonus

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a well‑established, values‑led Scottish business with a strong international footprint in the appointment of a Financial Reporting Accountant on a 12‑month fixed term contract.

This organisation operates within a premium sector and is recognised globally for the quality of its brands and long‑standing commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability and community. With continued investment in people, environmental responsibility and brand excellence, it offers a stable, high‑calibre environment for finance professionals who want to make a meaningful contribution.

Finance plays a central role in supporting governance, reporting and decision-making across this complex international business. This role sits within a highly capable finance function and provides exposure to both UK and wider group reporting requirements.

This represents an excellent move for a newly qualified accountant looking to gain experience across a broad range of financial responsibilities. You will be able to add value immediately, while continuing to develop your technical accounting and reporting skillset in a supportive, well-structured team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Providing detailed analysis of central and overhead costs to support senior stakeholders
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activity and monitoring performance against plan
• Acting as a key contact for group and parent company reporting requirements
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reporting packs for internal and group use
• Coordinating and responding to requests from senior finance stakeholders
• Maintaining balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations
• Supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes
• Acting as a primary finance contact for external auditors and advisors
• Assisting with corporation tax, VAT and HMRC submissions
• Providing technical accounting support and responding to accounting standard queries
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the finance team where required

The Individual:

• CA qualified or equivalent
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting standards
• Comfortable working with complex financial data and multiple stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non‑finance colleagues
• Strong Excel capability is essential

How to Apply:

The recruitment process for this assignment is being managed by Rutherford Cross. Initial conversations and interviews will be conducted by Rutherford Cross, followed by interviews with the hiring organisation.

To apply or request further information, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross: [email protected]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.