Product Accountant

Robertson Bell; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment expert is seeking a qualified Accountant in Glasgow. This role involves managing year-end financial schedules, producing statutory accounts, and supporting audits. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical accounting skills and analytical abilities, with an opportunity for hybrid working. Join a transformative finance team to make a significant impact in public sector operations.

Qualifications

• Substantial technical experience in financial accounting required.
• Experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and year-end processes preferred.
• Public sector or financial instruments experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate year-end schedule for financial accounts.
• Produce statutory accounts in line with IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Support interim and year-end audits, preparing working papers.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Are you a qualified Accountant with strong technical skills and a passion for financial reporting? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy finance team during a period of transformation, providing assurance over financial accounts and collaborating closely with outsourced partners. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering accurate, compliant, and insightful financial information.

What you’ll do

• Manage and coordinate the year-end schedule for financial accounts, liaising with auditors and stakeholders.
• Produce statutory accounts in line with IFRS, FreM, and regulatory standards.
• Support interim and year-end audits, preparing working papers and resolving queries efficiently.
• Review and enhance outsourced financial reporting to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse monthly accounts, prepare management reports, and provide actionable insights.
• Oversee funding flows, daily cash forecasts, and reconcile financial data.
• Act as the key contact between finance and outsourced providers, ensuring strong control and compliance.
• Manage treasury functions, including bank accounts, authorisations, and cash monitoring.
• Cultivate strong working relationships across teams and providers to improve processes and resolve issues.

What you’ll need

• Fully qualified Accountant with substantial technical experience in financial accounting.
• Experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and year-end processes; public sector or financial instruments experience is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills, with attention to detail and the confidence to challenge when necessary.
• Professional, collaborative, and confident, able to build positive relationships internally and externally.

About the organisation

You’ll join a central finance team undergoing transformation, delivering key public sector financial operations and reporting. The role involves working closely with internal teams, external auditors, and outsourced providers to ensure financial control, compliance, and accurate reporting. Hybrid working is available, alongside a supportive team and the chance to make a real impact in a technically challenging environment.

If you’re ready to step up in your finance career and take a central role in a high-profile accounting function, we’d love to hear from you – apply today.