Accounting Specialist – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Renewable Energy Systems (RES); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewable Energy Systems (RES) is seeking a proactive Accounting Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You’ll manage staff expenses, payroll postings, provisions, and ledger reviews within a multinational finance function.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team, contributing to accurate financial reporting across the UK&I region.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting or similar experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with payroll postings and fixed asset accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record, review, and control staff expense reports.
• Post monthly payroll journals and related entries.
• Prepare and post monthly provisions and accruals.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain and control the fixed assets register.
• Review the general ledger for accuracy and assist month/year-end closing.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Support internal and external auditors with reconciliations and documentation.
• Identify improvements to accounting processes and tools.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and other teams to support UK&I objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We’re the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We’re guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we’re tackling some of the world’s toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They’re our most important asset so that’s why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they’re at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The position

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate accounting and control of staff expenses, payroll postings, provisions, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and the review of the general ledger for the entity. This role requires a solid understanding of core accounting processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. It is an excellent opportunity to gain broad, hands‑on experience within a multinational finance function.

Accountabilities

• Staff Expenses: Record, review, and control staff expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations, and posting them accurately into the accounting system
• Payroll Accounting: Post monthly payroll journals and related entries, including salaries, social security, pensions, and other payroll-related costs, ensuring accurate allocation to cost centres
• Provisions and Accruals: Prepare and post monthly provisions and accruals (e.g. bonuses, holidays, other operating expenses) in line with accounting policies and reporting deadlines
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure that all bank transactions are accurately recorded and resolved on a timely basis
• Fixed Assets Control: Maintain and control the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation, and ensure compliance with company and group policies
• General Ledger Review: Review the general ledger for the entity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and correct classification of transactions; prepare and support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Intercompany Transactions: Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring correct allocation, alignment with group policies, and timely resolution of differences with counterpart entities
• Audit Support: Provide support to internal and external auditors by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and explanations of balances and transactions
• Process Improvement: Identify and propose improvements to accounting processes and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and control
• Collaboration: Work closely with the wider finance team and other departments (e.g. HR, Operations) to support overall financial and business objectives across the UK&I region

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of core accounting principles
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in general accounting or a similar role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualification

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.