Accountant

Consula Group LTD; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

Consula Group LTD in Glasgow seeks an experienced Accountant to join the finance team. You will produce accurate management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, and maintain robust financial controls to keep the business running smoothly.

The role is hands-on, close to the heart of the business, with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Experience in a broad accounting role within an established business
• Strong technical accounting skills and financial reporting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Own month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accounting standards compliance
• Assist with year-end audit and liaise with external auditors
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting for decision-making
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting
• Support Finance Manager with projects and system improvements
• Build relationships with budget owners across the business

Skills

Broad accounting experience

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Glasgow. Our client is looking for a dependable and forward-thinking Accountant to join its finance team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is technically strong and enjoys being close to the heart of a business. You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely accounts, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and helping to maintain the financial controls that keep the business running smoothly. The company has a long history, a strong position in its market, and a finance team that is well-respected across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants a stable, supportive environment where their contribution will be recognised and their career can develop over the long term.

Location: Glasgow

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Own month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist with the year-end audit, preparing schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc projects and systems improvements.
• Build strong working relationships with budget holders across the business.

A Typical Day

A typical day might start with reviewing the previous day's transactions and clearing reconciliations, followed by a meeting with a department head to discuss their budget position. The afternoon could involve preparing month-end reporting, working through audit queries, or analysing variances for the leadership team. During year-end you will be at the centre of the audit process; at other times you will have the space to focus on improvements and longer-term projects. It is a steady, varied role with real responsibility.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in a broad accounting role, ideally within an established business.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a solid grasp of financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting software is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, working accurately to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders.
• A reliable, team-focused approach - someone who takes pride in getting things right.
• Glasgow-based or able to commute to the city regularly.

What You Can Expect

• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility.
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays.
• A stable, supportive employer with a strong reputation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package including pension and private healthcare.
• A welcoming team culture where people are supported to do their best work.