Group Accountant
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Rutherford Cross
Published
September 18, 2023
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Category
Default  
Job Type
Region
- Glasgow
Sector
Professional Services
Specialism
Financial and Statutory Accounting
Salary Guide
Competitive

Description

Rutherford Cross is pleased to be partnered with our service sector client in Glasgow City Centre to appoint a Group Accountant. Having been acquired earlier this year the business is on an impressive growth trajectory; therefore, this represents a fantastic opportunity for a suitably qualified accountant to join and grow their career concurrently with the business. On offer is a very competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package.

Ideally, we are looking to engage with either newly / recently qualified accountants from Big 4 / medium-sized firms seeking a first move into the commercial industry, or those already in the commercial industry seeking a new challenge or a step up into a bigger role. We are looking for ambitious individuals who have a real desire to develop in their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the generation of quarterly and annual management accounts for financial reporting
  • Overall responsibility for the Management accounting for a number of group entities
  • Ensure the timely completion of monthly close processes with complete and accurate recording of all close transactions
  • Continually review processes for ongoing improvement in the workflows related to the close process, looking to improve the efficiency of the reporting process
  • Involvement in accounting for the acquisition of new companies and assets
  • Submission of monthly / quarterly VAT returns to relevant tax authority and coordination of payments to settle any liabilities
  • Liaise with auditors during their interim and final audit visit
  • Preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts & weekly cash flow forecasts
  • Participating in and completing special accounting projects as assigned

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this market-leading opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [email protected].

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