Accounting Lead

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 4 days in office

Non contributory pension

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Care

Wellness & office amenities

Job summary

Rutherford Cross is seeking an Accounting Lead for a prominent investment management group in Glasgow. You will own financial reporting, controls, close cycles, and partner with global leaders to support decision-making across entities.

The role requires qualified accountancy credentials, strong IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, and experience leading audits. Hybrid working with a modern city-centre office and discretionary bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials.
• Strong IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience coordinating audits and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and multi-entity consolidation with board reporting.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audits and technical accounting matters.
• Prepare Board Packs and performance insights for leaders.
• Manage transfer pricing, treasury, cash flow and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and enhance the financial control framework.
• Drive finance transformation using automation and AI tools.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team and liaise with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity accounting

Leadership / mentoring

Regulatory reporting IFRS/US GAAP

Auditors liaison

AI tools in finance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Advanced Excel

Job description

Rutherford Cross is working with a well-established and highly regarded investment management organisation with an international footprint and a history of sustained growth. The business combines sophisticated investment expertise with a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence and talent development. Known for its collaborative culture and high-calibre workforce, it offers employees the opportunity to work within a successful, fast-paced and forward-thinking environment.Due to an internal promotion and ongoing expansion, the organisation is seeking a qualified finance professional to join its high-performing team as Accounting Lead, taking ownership of financial reporting, controls, the close cycle, performance analysis and partnering with business leaders to support decision-making across a global group of entities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the month-end close and multi-entity consolidation process, delivering accurate management accounts, insightful board reporting and meaningful financial analysis to support business decision-making
• Support statutory reporting, audits and technical accounting matters across the group, including the preparation of financial statements under IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP, while working closely with auditors, tax advisers and internal stakeholders
• Prepare the relevant Board Packs, delivering performance analysis and insight to senior stakeholders, partnering with business leaders to support decision-making
• Oversee transfer pricing, treasury, cash flow forecasting and regulatory reporting requirements across international regulated entities, ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory and tax obligations
• Maintain and enhance the financial control framework, identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase operational efficiency
• Drive finance transformation initiatives through the implementation of automation, AI-enabled solutions and modern finance systems to improve the effectiveness and scalability of the finance function
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing finance team while building strong relationships with senior business leaders, regulators, banking partners and external advisers

Essential Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge across IFRS, FRS 102 and US GAAP
• Proven experience managing external auditors and advisers through a full audit cycle
• Experience of a multi-entity ERP (Sage Intacct or comparable) and advanced Excel
• Experience managing and developing a small team
• Excellent communication skills, with credibility in front of senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and adaptable, comfortable moving between hands-on execution and strategic thinking
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, etc.) in a professional context

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - 4 days in office
• Non contributory pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Care
• On site HIIT & Yoga classes & free massage
• Modern city centre office with roof top terrace
• Fully stocked bar/recreational area

For more information on this role, please contact Donna Galbraith at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.