Group Reporting Accountant

March; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in Scotland is seeking a Group Reporting Accountant responsible for consolidated financial reporting. The role involves preparing financial statements, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in consolidations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Technical accounting knowledge

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Post-qualifying experience (minimum 4 years)

Job description

We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

The Group Reporting Accountant will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the March Group. This role plays a key part in external audit coordination, cash flow forecasting, and supporting internal audit activities. 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 key internal stakeholders (Financial Controllers/Finance Directors) in each of the business units to gain consistent financial information.

Key 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 MARCH Group,

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 4 years post qualifying experience,
• 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.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.