Interim Financial Accountant (3-months)

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A key client in financial services is seeking an Interim Financial Accountant based in Glasgow for a 3-month contract. The position involves enhancing month-end processes, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and supporting revenue recognition for new projects. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong technical skills and experience in financial activities related to newly created or acquired entities.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and revenue recognition processes.
• Experience with financial controls compliance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and streamline the month-end close process.
• Provide support for Financial Controls compliance.
• Assist with revenue recognition processes for key projects.
• Respond to tax-related queries and provide ad hoc support.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience with newly created or acquired entities

Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting their key client on this urgent Interim hire for a period of 3-months based in Glasgow City Centre.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Interim Financial Accountant to support a range of financial activities across newly created and recently acquired entities. This role is pivotal in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate month-end reporting and compliance with tax and revenue recognition standards.

Responsibilities

• Month-End & Reporting – Enhance and streamline the month-end close process for newly created entities; Prepare and review journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations; Conduct analytical reviews of P&L and balance sheet items; Liaise with external BPO teams to support ledger-related tasks
• Financial Controls & Compliance – Provide hands-on support for Financial Controls compliance across two recently acquired companies; Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and assist with remediation activities where needed
• Revenue Recognition – Support the revenue recognition process for key projects closing within the year; Collaborate with project teams and finance stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely recognition
• Tax & Ad Hoc Queries – Respond to tax-related queries and provide support on ad hoc tax matters; Work closely with internal tax teams and external advisors as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around month-end close and revenue recognition
• Experience working with newly created or acquired entities is highly desirable

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

For more information on the role, please contact Euan Bodie at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]