Qualified Accountant

Responsible for direct line management responsibilities.

About Us: The Glasdon Group of Companies is a market leader in the design, marketing, and supply of environmental and safety products. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, safer environment.

Purpose of the Role: To take ownership of financial management reporting, cost analysis and business performance insight across the Glasdon Group of Companies. The role will provide accurate, timely and commercially focused financial information, supporting strategic decision-making, cost control and continuous improvement.

Key Tasks:

• Prepare and take ownership of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis.
• Deliver detailed cost and margin analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Lead balance sheets reconciliations and ensure integrity of financial controls.
• Maintain and oversee fixed asset registers (including an investment property portfolio).
• Lead the preparation and reconciliation of service charges for tenants of the investment property portfolio.
• Produce and review group reporting and consolidated financial information.
• Involvement with Group treasury management, foreign currency and cash flow planning.
• Involvement with Group corporation tax compliance and quarterly instalment payments.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Support and coordinate statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes (both UK and overseas).
• Provide insightful and timely financial reporting and analysis to Senior Management and Directors.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, Intrastat returns and ensure compliance with relevant UK and International regulations.
• Take ownership of intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing reviews.
• Partner with operational teams to understand cost drivers, improve business performance and import/export processes and compliance.
• Review and challenge overheads, costs and profitability analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems using AI.

Key Objectives:

• Deliver accurate, high-quality financial reporting with clear, value-added insights.
• Improve cost visibility, control and profitability across the business.
• Support strategic planning through robust budgeting and forecasting.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure audit readiness.
• Act as a finance business partner to operational stakeholders.
• Identify and drive efficiency improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

The above lists are not exhaustive and may evolve with the role and business needs.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience producing and owning management accounts.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, variance analysis and profitability reporting.
• Ability to influence decision making.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven finance or accounting experience, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• Effective team player with a professional approach.
• Experience with group reporting and consolidations (including overseas subsidiaries).
• Experience supporting audits and statutory accounts.
• Knowledge of standard costing systems.
• Knowledge of UK and European employment legislation.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience in process improvement or finance transformation initiatives.
• Use of AI to improve reporting and processes.

Qualifications:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• Minimum 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in a relevant role.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Monthly pay in arrears (by the 28th of each month). This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Salary & Benefits:

• 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service).
• Flexible holiday booking in 30-minute blocks.
• Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
• Performance bonuses.
• Final salary pension scheme (after min. 2 years).
• NEST pension scheme (from 3 months).
• Life insurance (after min. 2 years).
• Private health insurance (after min. 1 year).
• Health cashback plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Relocation support loans.
• Long service awards.
• Subsidised on-site café and social space.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site gym and changing facilities.
• Team building activities.
• Company events.
• EV charging points (at cost).
• Paid charity days and fundraising events.
• Social activities.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Skills development and professional study support.