Overview
We have an opportunity available for a Spanish speaking Accountant to join our Global Accountancy Centre of Excellence in Glasgow As a Spanish Speaking Senior Accountant you will be responsible for supporting the centralisation of work from regional finance teams across Latin America and the USA to Glasgow ensuring monthly accounting procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timelines. You'll also help drive the improvement of our processes and support the wider development of the LatAm Accounting team How you'll make an impact Support the centralising of accounting work to the Glasgow Accounting Centre. Work effectively with colleagues both locally in Glasgow and remotely in Latin America and the US. Production of accurate management accounts, and relevant commentary Prepare and review reconciliations to verify the accuracy of management accounts and perform monthly, quarterly and year-to-date variance analysis to budget and prior year on P&L. Preparation and review of monthly reporting packs and production and review of ad hoc reporting as requested. Assistance and support in response to external and internal audit requests. Research of technical accounting matters under US GAAP and other regional GAAPs. Cooperate with the off-shore processing team on balance sheet reconciliations and outsourced accounting functions. Provide support for Finance Business Partners and other departments as queries arise Ensure SOX requirements are met. Assisting the Finance Manager with ah-hoc finance projects and technical tasks and taking the lead on elements of the projects. Assisting with the standardisation of finance systems across the region. About You Fluency in Spanish & English Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA,CIMA or equivalent) or relevent accounting experience US GAAP experience – Highly desirable SOX experience - Highly desirable Ability to manage priorities whilst adhering to agreed timeframes Eligibility to work in the UK Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…