Accountant - Glasgow - £45,000 - £50,000
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Management Accountant to join their Operational Finance function based in Glasgow. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a central part in the production of financial information and support a forward-thinking organisation.
This is a commercially driven position where you’ll act as a key business partner, producing accurate management accounts, delivering insightful financial analysis, and helping the business understand and manage operational cost drivers across a diverse supplier and client base.
Main Duties
* Prepare monthly management accounts for designated business areas.
* Manage all month-end activities, ensuring timelines are consistently achieved.
* Work alongside commercial teams to provide clear analysis of variances against budget and forecast.
* Lead regular performance and review meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and progressed.
* Develop a strong understanding of operational and contractual cost drivers.
* Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle.
* Maintain robust controls over balance sheet reconciliations.
* Produce weekly and monthly performance reports and support enhancements to reporting processes.
* Assist with ad-hoc analysis and wider finance initiatives when required.
About You
* Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, CA) or qualified by experience.
* Strong Excel capability and confidence working with various IT systems.
* Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable driving improvements across processes and reporting.
What You’ll Receive
* A competitive salary and benefits offering.
* Opportunities for career growth within a collaborative and supportive finance team.
How to Apply
If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions, please send an up-to-date CV to be considered.