Job Description

Overview

Our client is a fast-paced Engineering company based just outside of Glasgow. Their continued growth has resulted in the need for a new role in Group Finance.

The Group Reporting Accountant will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting across the 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.

Duties

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. The responsibilities-

Group Consolidations

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP and internal reporting standards,

External Audit

Act as a key liaison with external auditors, Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure timely responses to audit queries,

Cash Flow Forecasting

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 senior management,

Month-End Reporting, Forecasting and Budgeting

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,

Board Pack Preparation

Compile and present financial information for board reporting, Support commentary and analysis for executive review,

Intercompany Reconciliations

Reconcile intercompany balances across entities, Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner,

Balance Sheet Review

Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations, Ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies,

Internal Audit Support

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,

Other ad hoc projects

Support the transition to IFRS16 (Leases) across the Group, Any other duties as reasonably requested including projects to simplify existing process in the Group.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person