Group Financial Accountant

The Sterling Choice; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG business in Glasgow is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to produce accurate financial statements and lead the audit process. This role requires a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with solid experience in financial reporting and a strong grasp of UK GAAP. The successful candidate will provide insights and financial analysis to support decision-making, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication skills are essential for working with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant with relevant certification.
• Experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or audit required.
• Strong grasp of UK GAAP necessary.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate group financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Lead annual audit process and manage auditor interactions.
• Provide financial insights and forecasts to support decision-making.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Group Financial Accountant

FMCG

Monday - Friday Days

Overview for the Group Financial Accountant Role:

A growing FMCG business is looking for a sharp and experienced Group Financial Accountant. You'll be the person who keeps the numbers honest, the auditors happy, and the leadership team informed. If you like accuracy, clarity, and structured reporting this is the Group Financial Accountant position for you.

Responsibilities for the Group Financial Accountant role:

• Produce accurate group financial statements and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
• Lead the annual audit process and manage all auditor interactions.
• Handle intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting.
• Provide financial insights, analysis, and forecasts to support decision-making.
• Analyse company financial performance and make recommendations and plans for the future.

Requirements for the Group Financial Accountant role:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Solid experience in financial reporting, consolidation, or audit.
• Strong grasp of UK GAAP and high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working across multiple stakeholders.

If you're interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if you're CV isn't ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

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