Financial Accountant

Michael Page is partnered with our client to recruit a Financial Accountant, playing a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and ensuring full compliance with relevant accounting standards. The role supports the Financial Controller and wider leadership team by providing reliable, insightful financial information to inform business decisions.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable Global Manufacturer based in Glasgow. This role will have free on-site parking and offers a hybrid working pattern.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare statutory accounts and support the external audit process, including resolving audit queries and addressing technical accounting matters
• Produce monthly financial statements, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support year-end tax compliance and ongoing tax requirements, including capital allowances, R&D claims, withholding tax, and ad hoc VAT queries
• Support the group consolidation process as part of monthly management reporting
• Assist the Financial Controller in the preparation of monthly management accounts for the Group
• Prepare internal reporting packs for the Financial Controller and senior stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and clarity of insight
• Support operating expenditure analysis, including monitoring costs against budget, investigating variances, and providing clear insights to support cost control and informed decision-making.
• Manage the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, disposals, and depreciation
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and contribute to ongoing forecasting processes throughout the year
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of financial reporting
• Support the development of management reporting to deliver meaningful, value-added insight to the business
• Collaborate with non-finance teams to improve processes and support the delivery of finance initiatives
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and reporting standards, maintaining strong internal controls and contributing to wider corporate compliance activities
• Contribute to wider Private Equity-related projects, including enhancements to financial reporting and controls

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and analysis within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive package between £50,000-£55,000 plus wider benefits.