Commercial Accountant - Securigroup

Michael Page; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services company in Glasgow is seeking a Commercial Accountant to prepare and analyze pricing strategies. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and finance teams, ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and experience in financial reporting. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience of financial reporting and working with cost models.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine pricing models, incorporating various requirements.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis and produce detailed variance reports.
• Collaborate with clients and operational teams for budget alignment.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Michael Page are delighted to partner with SecuriGroup to recruit a Commercial Accountant. This opportunity is responsible for preparing, analysing, and maintaining pricing strategies. The Commercial Accountant will work closely with the sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure pricing is aligned with business objectives, customer expectations, and industry standards.

About the client

SecuriGroup is one of the largest security companies in the UK and ROI, dedicated to delivering exceptional services with a focus on continuous improvement, added value, and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 1% of ACS-approved companies as audited by the SIA, and are proud to retain our position as the highest-scoring company in the industry. As a people-focused organisation, we rely on our core purpose of Strengthening Society to empower our local communities. Through a commitment to hiring the best colleagues in the industry, we benefit from unparalleled resilience and expertise in our provision of security services to a wide range of prestigious clients. Our bespoke offerings are focused on customer service and welfare, achieved through augmented solutions, and industry-leading training, all underpinning our ethos of \"Safety, Courtesy and Efficiency.\"

Responsibilities

• Create and refine pricing models that balance competitiveness with profitability, incorporating labour, overhead, and service delivery requirements.
• Research and assess the impact of legislative changes on current and future cost models to inform budgeting decisions.
• Conduct in-depth cost analysis and produce detailed variance reports, identifying risks and opportunities to support strategic business decisions.
• Assist in developing tender documentation and review bids for accuracy, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and operational teams to align estimates and budgets with project expectations.
• Ensure all costings meet company standards, health and safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain comprehensive and organised records of costings, correspondence, and related documentation.
• Monitor contractual terms and ensure projects progress according to agreed timelines and conditions.
• Propose strategies to optimise cost efficiency, including adjustments to shift patterns, reduction of overtime, and renegotiation of labour rates.
• Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
• Investigating financial anomalies and addressing discrepancies should they arise.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience of financial reporting and working with cost models.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement.
• Effective time management and organisational abilities to meet project deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Job Offer

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and career development. Please apply to find out more details and a confidential conversation.