Group Accountant

VNI Finance; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

Ability to work overseas during the year

Job summary

VNI Finance is seeking a Group Accountant to join a high-growth international technology business in Glasgow. The role involves ownership of financial records, preparation of monthly financial reports, and collaboration with stakeholders to support operational decisions.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in a finance role. The position offers a hybrid working model and enhanced benefits, making it perfect for those looking for growth in a scaling company.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ICAS/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a finance role, especially in reporting and reconciliations.
• Comfortable with large, complex, multi-currency data sets.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of financial records across Group entities.
• Preparation and review of monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ICAS / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

VNI Finance is delighted to be working exclusively on behalf of a high-growth international technology business to appoint a Group Accountant to their expanding finance team.

The business operates globally across the UK, Europe, APAC and North America and offers a modern, flexible and collaborative working environment.

Ideal for a qualified accountant looking to step into a varied role with strong exposure and progression potential within a scaling international business.

Role Overview

• Ownership of the financial records across Group entities
• Ensure Group accounting policies remain compliant with relevant GAAP standards
• Preparation and review of monthly P&L, balance sheet, consolidation and cash flow reconciliations to audit-ready standard
• Deliver detailed monthly analysis of actuals versus budget with clear commentary around key variances
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
• Business partner with stakeholders across the organisation, supporting operational and commercial decision making
• Preparation of monthly consolidated financial reporting packs for senior finance leadership
• Ownership of payroll across the Group, coordinating with local advisors to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Lead the fieldwork and financial preparation elements of the annual Group audit process
• Preparation and coordination of statutory accounts and annual reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare and submit VAT, corporate tax and other statutory filings, while liaising with overseas advisors where required
• Drive finance best practice, process improvements and continuous enhancement initiatives
• Support the Financial Controller and wider finance leadership team with ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives

Candidate Background

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAS / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous experience within a broad finance role covering reporting, reconciliations and month-end close
• Strong systems capability — Xero experience advantageous but not essential
• Comfortable analysing and reconciling large, complex and multi-currency data sets
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful insight
• Strong organisational and time management skills within deadline-driven environments
• Naturally inquisitive with strong problem-solving capability
• Collaborative and hands-on approach with willingness to support across multiple areas
• Previous international or multi-entity exposure beneficial

Package

• Hybrid working- 2 days per week in the office
• Enhanced benefits package, including the ability to work overseas during the year

For more information, please get in touch with John Ramsay at VNI Finance- [e-mail]