Senior Group Reporting Accountant

Guidant Global; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Senior Group Reporting Accountant based in Glasgow or Perth. This role requires a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial reporting or external audit. Applicants should have strong analytical skills and the ability to handle complex tasks independently. This contract lasts for 12 months and offers the flexibility of working 2-3 days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with 5+ years of post-qualified experience in financial reporting or external audit.
• Experience with listed plc reporting and consolidation desirable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex issues into reporting and accounting solutions.
• Manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Work independently on intricate issues.

Skills

Financial reporting experience

External audit experience

Analytical skills

Process efficiency focus

Independent problem-solving

Personal resilience

Education

Chartered Accountant or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Thomson-Reuters OneSource

Job description

Job Title: Senior Group Reporting Accountant

Location: Glasgow/Perth

Rate of Pay: (Apply online only) per day via PAYE Umbrella (inside IR35)

Length of Contract: 12 months

Description:

SSE is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Group Reporting Accountant to join our team in either our Perth or Glasgow Office, working 2-3 days per week in the office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully qualified accountant with over 5 years of post-qualified experience in financial reporting or external audit roles, ideally within a plc or relevant industry.

Essential Job Specific Skills and Experiences:

• Fully qualified Accountant with 5+ years Post Qualified Experience in a Financial Reporting or External Audit role, ideally with plc or relevant industry experience.
• Experience of listed plc reporting and consolidation requirements would be advantageous.
• Fully up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and corporate governance requirements.
• Interpretative and analytical skills to assimilate complex issues into reporting and accounting solutions.
• Continuous improvement approach focusing on process efficiency.
• Able to manage numerous complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues.
• Personal resilience and drive are essential.

Functional and Technical Skills:

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Previous knowledge of Thomson-Reuters OneSource would be advantageous.
• Highly developed analytical skills.
• Knowledge of statutory reporting and consolidation systems, processes, and workflow.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for excellence and a drive to succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at SSE!