Financial Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Scotland, Glasgow
- Salary
- £42500 - £47500 per annum + Bonus, Parking, Pension, 33 days holiday
- Closing date
- May 13, 2019
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- Job Role
- Financial Accountant
- Sector
- Manufacturing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
My client are looking for someone that can come in with a view to quick development, strong management accounting/project experience, and someone who is keen to develop the role. Ultimately they are looking for someone who can take on a larger role in the near future. This role will include both management accounting/ projects etc as well as a sizeable amount of statutory audit responsibility.
Client Details
My client is an award winning manufacturing brand, based on the outskirts of Glasgow towards Paisley. They offer an exceptional career path, look after their staff, and offer a generous benefits package.
Description
The Financial Accountant based in Glasgow and will have the following responsibilities;
- Main reference point for accounting information and controls
- Responding to day to day accounting queries
- Month end routines and journal submission
- Liaison with other stakeholders during the year end external accounting process
- Preparation of annual financial statements for multiple countries
- Liaison with local auditors
- Liaison with external tax advisors regarding preparation of the provisions and tax filings
- Administration of other taxes
- Preparation and filing of accounting returns
- Adhoc project work including mergers and acquisitions
Profile
The successful Financial Accountant will likely have the following profile;
- Accounting qualification (ACCA/ICAS/CIMA)
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workload as part of a geographically dispersed team
- Prior relevant statutory accounting experience
- Knowledge of tax would also be an advantage.
- Good accounting investigation and analytical skills
- Good IT skills particularly SAP and Oracle is desirable
Job Offer
My client is willing to offer the Financial Accountant the following package;
- £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
- Discretionary Bonus
- Parking, Private Healthcare, Pension
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 stats
- Fantastic opportunity to progress in a newly created role
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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