General Ledger Accounting Manager

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm is seeking a General Ledger Accounting Manager in Glasgow. This hybrid role involves overseeing month-end activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and leading a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, preferably with audit experience, and possess strong communication and detail-oriented skills. Attractive benefits include hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Excellent workplace facilities

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with experience leading a team.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting is required.
• Previous audit experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors.
• Lead and develop a team of accountants.
• Drive automation and standardization of accounting processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA)

Understanding of IFRS

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

General Ledger Accounting Manager
Glasgow (Hybrid)
Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)

Lusona Consultancy are partnering with our global client to source suitable applicants for the role of the General Ledger Accounting Manager. This is an excellent time to join a dynamic and global environment. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, managing month-end close processes, and maintaining strong internal controls, alongside leading a small team. You will also play a key role in audit preparation, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing month-end close activities across multiple entities.
• Ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Preparing audit schedules and liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Leading and developing a team of accountants.
• Overseeing fixed assets, intercompany and journals across the team.
• Driving automation and standardisation of accounting processes.

Qualifications

Applicants will ideally be a qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) with previous experience of supporting junior members or leading a team of accountants. You will have a strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting, hence a previous background within audit would be beneficial. You will also have strong attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills to lead a team accordingly.

Benefits

Our client offers a hybrid working arrangement and excellent workplace facilities. If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career and lead with impact, simply apply or contact [e-mail] for further information.