Senior Accountant - International GA - 18mth FTC in Glasgow

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

We’re looking for a fully Qualified Accountant to join our International General Accounting team in Glasgow, on an 18-month fixed-term contract. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely management accounts, supporting process improvements, and contributing to exciting projects like integrating newly acquired entities.

In this role, you’ll:

• Work closely with regional finance teams to ensure accurate results and reporting.
• Support the integration of newly acquired entities into central group processes.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure they’re processed accurately and on time.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and collaborate with off-shore teams.
• Provide commentary on monthly and quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Help centralise accounting tasks and improve processes across the team.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and contribute to ad-hoc projects.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:

• A professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, ICAS etc).
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A flexible attitude and the ability to adapt to change.
• Confidence to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with US GAAP, SOX, or professional services (preferred but not essential).

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being, career development opportunities and ongoing learning, a collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership, and the opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact.

Gallagher is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).