Financial Accountant

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A national transport organisation in Glasgow is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the audit, ensuring statutory reporting accuracy, and improving financial controls within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and a background in audit or financial accounting. The role offers a competitive salary of £52,000 plus benefits, including free travel and a final salary pension scheme.

Benefits

Free and discounted national travel

Final salary pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced family leave

Lifestyle perks including retail discounts

Qualifications

• Background in audit or financial accounting, ideally with year-end experience.
• Understanding of IFRS, VAT, tax and payroll, or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the external audit - plan, coordinate and deliver.
• Provide technical accounting support across IFRS, tax, payroll and HMRC compliance.
• Improve financial controls and reporting processes.
• Adapt to ad-hoc work within a busy finance function.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proactive communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Financial Accountant - 12-Month FTC

📍 Glasgow City Centre (Hybrid - 2 days at home)
💰 £52,000 + benefits including free travel

The Opportunity

A large national transport organisation is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

This is a key post within the Financial Accounting team, offering the chance to own year-end, lead the audit, and ensure statutory reporting accuracy.

You'll work alongside the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Controller, supported by two graduate apprentices. The team is collaborative, fast-moving and ideal for someone who enjoys variety and taking initiative.

Key Priorities

• Lead the external audit - plan, coordinate and deliver.

• Provide technical accounting support across IFRS, tax, payroll and HMRC compliance.

• Improve financial controls and reporting processes.

• Adapt to ad-hoc work within a busy finance function.

• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ICAS / ACCA / CIMA).

• Background in audit or financial accounting, ideally with year-end experience.

• Understanding of IFRS, VAT, tax and payroll, or ability to learn quickly.

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

• Adaptable, proactive and confident communicator.

Benefits

• £52,000 per annum.

• Free and discounted national travel for you and your family.

• Final salary pension scheme.

• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced family leave.

• Lifestyle perks including retail discounts, cycle to work, and gym memberships.

Timeline

• Interviews: 13-14 November 2025

• Ideal Start: December 2025

How to Apply

If you're a technically strong and adaptable accountant seeking your next challenge, submit your CV to apply.

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Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.