Accounts Manager

Allstaff; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division is seeking an Accounts Manager in Glasgow to own divisional management accounting, financial control and complex tax compliance. You will communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders, while providing key support to the Head of Finance.

The role requires at least 5 years in a finance role, strong Excel modelling, and ERP experience (SAP, Scala, SIS AP).

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (AAT Level 4 or ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• At least 5 years in management accounting or a similar analytical finance role.
• Solid understanding of UK tax compliance (VAT, CIS, PAYE, Corporation tax).
• Experience with ERP software such as SAP, Scala, or SIS AP systems.
• Advanced MS Excel with financial modelling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounting & Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee ledgers; prepare weekly debtor and invoicing reports.
• Tax & UK statutory compliance: Oversee VAT, CIS, Corporation tax, PAYE, and related compliance.
• Balance Sheet & Intercompany: Monthly reconciliations, multi-currency reporting, intercompany recharges and lease accounting.
• Payroll & Stakeholder liaison: Post payroll journals; liaise with auditors and tax advisers; assist with surveys.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to internal controls and reporting.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Communication skills

Organisational & time-management

Education

AAT Level 4 / ACCA / CIMA / ACA

Tools

SAP

Scala

SIS AP systems

Job description

Allstaff Finance & Accountancy Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of Accounts Manager for company based Hillington, Glasgow. We are looking for an Accounts Manager to take ownership of divisional management accounting, financial control and complex tax compliance. You will bring strong process-improvement skills, together with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders, while providing key support to the Head of Finance.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with one hour lunch (40 hours per week)

About this Role

• Management Accounting & Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for designated business divisions, maintain oversight of all ledgers (purchase, sales, fixed assets, depreciation, and general ledger), and prepare weekly aged debtor and invoicing reports.
• Tax & UK Statutory Compliance: Exercise general oversight and reconciliation of HMRC ledgers, with robust hands-on involvement across VAT, CIS, Corporation tax, import tax, Expat tax, and PAYE (including Apprenticeship Levy and SMP/SPP adjustments).
• Balance Sheet & Intercompany Control: Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, oversee multi-currency reporting, manage FX exposure, and process intercompany recharges, lease accounting, and associated journals.
• Payroll & External Liaison: Post and reconcile monthly payroll journals, liaise with external auditors and tax advisers on audit schedules and transfer pricing, and comply with ONS surveys.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve internal controls, financial reporting, and operational efficiency across the finance function.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be a part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (Minimum AAT Level 4, or partially/fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of proven experience in management accounting or a similar analytical finance role.
• Solid practical understanding of UK tax compliance, including VAT, CIS, PAYE, and Corporation tax.
• Familiarity with finance ERP software such as SAP, Scala, or SIS AP systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills with strong confidence in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with ability to meet deadlines

Allstaff is operating as an Employment Agency for the supply of Permanent and Contract staff employed directly by the hirer.