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Accountant - Management / Financial Accountant

Glasgow City Centre – 2 days in the office / 3 days from home

£45000 - £50000 plus benefits 

Due to an exciting period of growth and expansion, our client, a dynamic international technology business is looking to recruit a Qualified Accountant (CA / CIMA / ACCA) to report to the Financial Director/Group Controller based in Glasgow.

The company is headquartered in the USA with a finance function based in Glasgow City Centre with locations in the USA, UK, Europe & Asia.

Reporting to the Group Controller your remit will be highly varied covering multiple entities in the UK and USA. The role is a combination of management and financial accounting together with commercial accounting activities supporting multiple entities.

Responsibilities will include reviewing financial documents and procedures, month end working papers and preparing quarterly GST/VAT returns. The successful candidate will provide accurate quantitative information on financial position and cash flows of the business, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Summary

· Providing key support to the Group Controller in day-to-day financial reporting activities across multiple locations – UK & USA.

· Month end and year end activities.

· Manage accounting transactions, reviewing variances.

· Wide ranging monthly accounting activities supporting group companies in the UK & USA.

· Audit financial transactions and documents

· Intercompany accounting activities.

· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial accounts to senior management.

· Budgeting and forecasting activities.

· Year-end preparation of entity accounts and liaison with auditors and local agents to ensure the smooth closure of year end accounts.

· Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.

· Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.

· Monitor bank levels and make regular payment transfers.

· Compute taxes and prepare tax returns (VAT/ GST/ TVA returns)

· Publish financial statements in time.

· Provide ad hoc financial reports.

The successful candidate will be / will have –

· CIMA/ ACCA /ICAS/ACA qualified 

· BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

· A team player and able to perform under time-pressure with minimum supervision, in a growing environment with enthusiasm and a passion to succeed. Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic organisation and respond to needs with urgency.

· Year end audit experience and month-end accounting close experience

· Experience with general ledger functions

· Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· ERP systems experience – SAP, Netsuite etc

· Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and private health care.

On application please advise re current salary package and re expected salary and re any applicable notice period.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO HIGH LEVELS OF RESPONSE WE ARE NOT ALWAYS ABLE TO RESPOND TO EACH APPLICANT INDIVIDUALLY.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent