<p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a leading organisation with a strong presence across multiple entities, committed to excellence and continuous improvement. They are seeking a talented Group Accountant to join their Finance team and play a pivotal role in managing group-wide financial reporting and consolidation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Group Accountant will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant consolidated financial information for the group. This is a key position ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with UK GAAP.</li><li>Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency adjustments.</li><li>Oversee quarterly consolidated reporting to the parent company.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external auditors during year-end audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations and reporting standards.</li><li>Deliver insightful financial analysis, variance commentary, and group-level KPIs for senior leadership.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes, consolidating business unit submissions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.</li><li>Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, ERP/reporting system enhancements, and automation projects.</li><li>Support strategic projects such as corporate restructuring and acquisitions.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (full or part qualified).</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP. Proven experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Minimum 2-3 years' relevant experience, demonstrating initiative and ability to bring fresh ideas.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ubm9yLk5vcnJpcy4zNTk5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h3 data-end="248" data-start="221">Management Accountant</h3><p data-end="342" data-start="249"><strong data-start="249" data-end="296">9-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Up to £46,000</strong><br data-start="296" / data-end="299"> <strong data-start="299" data-end="342">Professional Services | West of Glasgow</strong></p><p data-start="344" data-end="548">We are working with a well-established professional services business based in the West of Glasgow who are looking to appoint an experienced <strong data-end="510" data-start="485">Management Accountant</strong> on a <strong data-end="547" data-start="516">9-month fixed-term contract</strong>.</p><p data-start="550" data-end="814">This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong data-start="589" data-end="637">part-qualified or fully qualified accountant</strong> to join a high-performing finance team and take ownership of management reporting for a defined business unit, supporting both financial control and commercial decision-making.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><ul data-start="843" data-end="1666"><li data-start="843" data-end="948"><p data-end="948" data-start="845">Preparation of <strong data-start="860" data-end="891">monthly management accounts</strong>, including detailed <strong data-end="948" data-start="912">variance analysis and commentary</strong></p></li><li data-start="949" data-end="1008"><p data-end="1008" data-start="951">Full responsibility for <strong data-end="1008" data-start="975">balance sheet reconciliations</strong></p></li><li data-start="1009" data-end="1104"><p data-end="1104" data-start="1011">Acting as a <strong data-start="1023" data-end="1048">subject matter expert</strong> for the financial results of the assigned business unit</p></li><li data-end="1185" data-start="1105"><p data-start="1107" data-end="1185">Preparation, review and challenge of <strong data-end="1185" data-start="1144">budgets, forecasts and business plans</strong></p></li><li 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analysis</strong></p></li><li data-start="1548" data-end="1597"><p data-end="1597" data-start="1550">Supporting <strong data-start="1561" data-end="1585">ad hoc finance tasks</strong> as required</p></li><li data-start="1598" data-end="1666"><p data-end="1666" data-start="1600">Involvement in <strong data-start="1615" data-end="1635">finance projects</strong> and wider business initiatives</p></li></ul><br><br>Candidate Profile:<br><br><ul data-end="2105" data-start="1692"><li data-end="1776" data-start="1692"><p data-start="1694" data-end="1776"><strong data-end="1731" data-start="1694">Part-qualified or fully qualified</strong> accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)</p></li><li data-end="1839" data-start="1777"><p data-end="1839" data-start="1779">Proven experience in <strong data-end="1839" data-start="1800">fully preparing management accounts</strong></p></li><li data-start="1840" data-end="1952"><p data-start="1842" data-end="1952">Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="2029" data-start="1953"><p data-start="1955" data-end="2029">Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset</p></li><li data-end="2105" data-start="2030"><p data-start="2032" data-end="2105">Comfortable working in a fast-paced <strong data-end="2093" data-start="2068">professional services</strong> environment</p></li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer:<br><br><ul data-start="2129" data-end="2344"><li data-end="2181" data-start="2129"><p data-start="2131" data-end="2181"><strong data-end="2155" data-start="2131">Salary up to £46,000</strong> (dependent on experience)</p></li><li data-start="2182" data-end="2215"><p data-start="2184" data-end="2215"><strong data-start="2184" data-end="2215">9-month fixed-term contract</strong></p></li><li data-start="2216" data-end="2300"><p data-end="2300" data-start="2218">Opportunity to gain exposure within a reputable professional services organisation</p></li><li data-end="2344" data-start="2301"><p data-start="2303" data-end="2344">Hybrid working options </p></li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFycmVuLkJveWxlLjY3MDYwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="189" data-end="227">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering on an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a rapidly growing international business with operations across multiple European markets.</p><p data-start="574" data-end="924">The company has expanded significantly in recent years, and this newly created role will play a key part in modernising and unifying financial operations across the region. You'll lead system integration projects, strengthen financial controls, and develop a talented finance team - positioning finance as a strategic partner to the wider business.</p><p data-end="1088" data-start="926">Based near Glasgow, this role will suit a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building structure and capability within a growing organisation.</p><h3 data-start="1095" data-end="1123"><strong data-start="1099" data-end="1123">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1124" data-end="2236"><li data-end="1256" data-start="1124"><p data-end="1256" data-start="1126">Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards.</p></li><li data-end="1372" data-start="1257"><p data-end="1372" data-start="1259">Oversee financial accounting activities across multiple European entities, ensuring compliance and consistency.</p></li><li data-start="1373" data-end="1464"><p data-end="1464" data-start="1375">Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and local regulatory bodies.</p></li><li data-end="1605" data-start="1465"><p data-end="1605" data-start="1467">Drive the transition from multiple legacy systems to a new ERP platform, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and best-practice processes.</p></li><li data-start="1606" data-end="1722"><p data-start="1608" data-end="1722">Supervise and mentor a small team of finance professionals, fostering growth and capability within the function.</p></li><li data-start="1723" data-end="1805"><p data-start="1725" data-end="1805">Coordinate ECSL, Intrastat, and VAT submissions across all European locations.</p></li><li data-end="1914" data-start="1806"><p data-end="1914" data-start="1808">Consolidate financial data from several countries and provide clear commentary on results and variances.</p></li><li data-end="2037" data-start="1915"><p data-end="2037" data-start="1917">Partner with regional and country managers to deliver robust financial insight and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="2038" data-end="2145"><p data-start="2040" data-end="2145">Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency across the finance landscape.</p></li><li data-start="2146" data-end="2236"><p data-start="2148" data-end="2236">Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across the European region.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2243" data-end="2260"><strong data-end="2260" data-start="2247">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="2869" data-start="2261"><li data-end="2320" data-start="2261"><p data-start="2263" data-end="2320">Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAS, CIMA, or equivalent).</p></li><li data-end="2427" data-start="2321"><p data-end="2427" data-start="2323">5-7 years' experience in financial control, ideally within a multi-entity or pan-European environment.</p></li><li data-end="2486" data-start="2428"><p data-start="2430" data-end="2486">Strong technical understanding of IFRS and local GAAP.</p></li><li data-end="2573" data-start="2487"><p data-start="2489" data-end="2573">Proven experience managing small teams or leading finance transformation projects.</p></li><li data-start="2574" data-end="2636"><p data-start="2576" data-end="2636">Hands-on experience with ERP systems.</p></li><li data-start="2637" data-end="2780"><p data-start="2639" data-end="2780">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p><strong data-start="228" data-end="241">Location:</strong> Glasgow (with hybrid flexibility and occasional travel)<br data-start="275" data-end="278" /><strong data-end="301" data-start="278">Total Compensation:</strong> Up to £100,000 per annum (including base salary and bonus)</p><h3 data-start="2876" data-end="2894"><strong data-end="2894" data-start="2880">Why Apply?</strong></h3><p data-start="2895" data-end="3224">This is a rare chance to take ownership of a European finance function at a pivotal stage of growth - combining strategic influence with operational leadership. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape systems, structure, and culture while working alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMjIxNTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
