Interim Financial Reporting Manager

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization based in Glasgow is looking for an Interim Financial Reporting Manager for 12-15 months. The role involves preparing annual financial statements, liaising with auditors, and managing a small team. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Accountants with strong technical accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Essential: Professionally Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge is required.
• Must have advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the consolidation process and pension accounting adjustments.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit schedules.

Skills

Technically proficient in accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership skills

Education

Professionally Qualified Chartered Accountant

Job description

Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a Glasgow based organisation to appoint an Interim Financial Reporting Manager for 12-15 months. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the postholder will be responsible for:

• Preparing annual financial statements for the organisation and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Leading the consolidation process and manage pension accounting adjustments and disclosures
• Liaising with external auditors and manage audit schedules to meet statutory requirements
• Ensuring compliance with changes in Financial Reporting Standards and accounting policies
• Preparing US GAAP financial statements
• Managing month-end financial accounting processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and commentary
• Overseeing Fixed Asset module, including capitalisation, depreciation, and reconciliation
• Supporting strategic project work to improve ledger accuracy and financial reporting efficiency
• Leading and managing a small team, promoting continuous improvement and professional standards
• Acting as the Group’s technical accounting expert, providing training and support across departments
• Maintaining strong internal controls and continuously improve financial processes
• Providing high-quality analysis and issue resolution to support decision-making
• Liaising with key stakeholders and teams to ensure accurate asset and capital reporting
• Ensuring timely submission of financial statements to external stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate:

• Professionally Qualified Chartered Accountant (essential)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Prior experience within a large, complex organisation
• Available at short notice

On Offer:

• Highly competitive salary + benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Glasgow based offices

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross: [e-mail]

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.