Group Reporting Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading provider of engineering services in Glasgow is seeking a Group Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting across the Group. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with accounting standards, lead month-end closures, and liaise with auditors. This position demands strong communication skills, technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Wider benefits package

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with audit processes, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Lead the month-end close process for group reporting.

Skills

Qualified Accountant ICAS/ACCA/CIMA

Strong communication skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Excellent Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The Group Accountant will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the Group. The successful candidate will ensure robust month‑end reporting, prepare board packs, and maintain integrity in intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations. This role will include a variety of tasks and involve liaising with Financial FC's/FD's in each of the business units to gain consistent financial information.

Client Details

Our client is the UK's leading provider of engineering services and has enjoyed an exciting year of growth across the UK business. This position will be based at their Glasgow site and offers hybrid working, along with on‑site parking.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal reporting standards
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors
• Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure timely responses to audit queries
• Develop and maintain group‑level consolidated cash flow forecasts
• Assist with the analysis of daily cash and working capital management
• Analyse variances and provide insights to the senior management team
• Lead the month‑end close process for group reporting, ensure timely and accurate submission of financial results
• Consolidate qualitative information from business units as a part of the preparation of the month‑end board packs
• Assist with the consolidation of group budgets and forecasts
• Compile and present financial information for board reporting
• Support commentary and analysis for executive review
• Reconcile intercompany balances across entities
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies
• Assist with internal audit reviews and follow‑up actions
• Provide documentation and process insights as required
• Plan and deliver internal audits for business units, ensuring full compliance with HMRC/UK GAAP is uniform across the Group
• Assess the suitability of current internal controls, making suggestions for improvement where needed
• Support the transition to IFRS16 (Leases) across Group

Profile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Qualified Accountant ICAS/ACCA/CIMA
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in consolidations
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience supporting both internal and external audit processes
• Deadline driven and have worked in a busy office environment
• Excellent Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Offer

This role offers a highly competitive salary and wider benefits package.