Group Accountant in Glasgow

Encompass enables fast, accurate identity validation and verification of corporate customers, and a gold standard approach to KYC. Our award-winning corporate digital identity (CDI) platform incorporates real-time data and documents from authoritative global public data sources and private customer information, to create and maintain digital risk profiles. Utilizing the expertise of a global transformation team of KYC and banking industry experts, as well as strategic data, technology and consulting partnerships, enables seamless integration of Encompass into existing workflows and systems. With Encompass, the world’s leading banks improve customer experience and increase business opportunities through consistent regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

With offices in Amsterdam, Glasgow, London, New York, and Sydney, we are a rapidly growing international company offering a chance to be part of our success - read on if you think you’re up for the challenge.

About the role

This is a well-rounded Finance role, with responsibility for accounting, business partnering, budgeting, financial and statutory reporting and tax and corporate compliance.

• Manage and own the financial records of all Group companies – currently UK, Australia, US, Singapore, Netherlands and Serbia.
• Ensure Group accounting policies comply with GAAP.
• Preparation and finalisation of P&L, Balance Sheet, Consolidation and Cash Flow reconciliations on a monthly basis to an audit ready standard.
• Deliver monthly analysis of actuals versus budget, identifying key variances and providing clear, actionable commentary to support decision-making.
• Participate actively in the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Business partner with budget holders across the organisation, building strong relationships, providing financial insight and helping non-finance stakeholders understand and manage their cost base.
• Prepare monthly detailed financial reporting packs at a group consolidated basis for discussion and review with Finance management.
• Own the payroll function across the Group, partnering with local advisors to ensure timely and accurate processing, reconciliations and statutory submissions in each jurisdiction.
• Leading the fieldwork and accounts preparation aspect of the annual Group audit process and being a daily point of contact for audit queries.
• Owning the Financial Statements and Annual Report preparation process with local advisors in subsidiary locations and ensuring that all statutory filings are made within relevant deadlines.
• Prepare and submit VAT, Corporate and other tax returns, as well as working with advisors in subsidiary locations on local VAT, tax and corporate reporting matters.
• Be an advocate for finance best practice and policies, and using prior experience to build and implement these.
• Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc duties as required.
• Contribute towards building a best-in-class modern Finance function and any other duties and responsibilities assigned or delegated to you from time to time which are within your skills, qualifications, and competencies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A qualified accountant.
• Systems experience: Xero experience is preferable but not essential. Ability to learn new systems and understand how they can link and feed to one another is essential.
• Attention to detail, and ability to analyse and reconcile large and complex data sets in multiple currencies.
• Commercial mindset: ensuring accounting records reflect the true commercial reality of our business.
• Experience of working in a deadline driven environment, and a proven track record of excellent time management.
• Independent research skills: ability to problem solve and find answers is essential.
• All hands on deck – work as part of a team, sometimes this means working on areas which don’t necessarily fall within your remit.
• Experience of working in a Global role – you will touch US, UK, Australia, Serbia, Singapore, Netherlands. You don’t need to be an expert in those regions – but the ability to adapt and switch between them is important.
• Ask why, be inquisitive, don’t accept ‘this is always how things have been done’.
• Someone who is keen to develop themselves professionally and get involved in new areas when the opportunities arise.

We offer a rewarding and challenging place to work, a transparent and collaborative culture and a well-rounded benefits package. Below are some of what we currently offer:

• Participation in our industry leading share options scheme.
• Private Medical Plan.
• 20 days a year Work From Anywhere policy for all staff.
• Flexible-first working policy.
• Enhanced annual, personal and parental leave schemes.
• Paid volunteering leave programme.
• Employer recognition and employee assistance programmes.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an equitable experience, please let us know. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work.

*Please note, we are not looking for agency assistance on these roles and will not accept any speculative CVs shared.