Senior Accountant in Glasgow

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in Glasgow with the appointment of an experienced Senior Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a growing and purpose-led organisation in a broad and commercially focused role. Working closely with the Head of Finance and senior leadership team, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the finance function while contributing to strategic decision-making across the wider organisation. This position offers significant exposure to financial control, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering.

The Role

• Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will support the delivery of financial management across the organisation, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and meaningful insight for key stakeholders.
• You will oversee the day-to-day finance operation, manage a small team and work closely with colleagues across the business to support projects, financial planning and organisational objectives.
• This is a varied role that offers a blend of operational finance, team leadership and strategic involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance and Senior Management Team with management information, reporting and financial analysis.
• Manage and develop transactional finance staff, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide financial insight to support key business decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and medium to long-term financial planning activities.
• Take ownership of the financial aspects of projects and work closely with non-finance stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit funding and grant claims where required.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Support commercial modelling, financial analysis and business case preparation.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and audit processes.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and implement audit recommendations.
• Prepare financial reports and papers for senior leadership meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and financial reporting.

Candidate Profile

Hays are seeking an ambitious and commercially aware finance professional who enjoys working in a varied role and partnering with stakeholders across an organisation.

• Essential: Qualified ACCA, CIMA or CA accountant.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar accounting or finance position.
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Desirable: Experience within the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.
• Knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Experience preparing accounts under Charity SORP.
• Project accounting and grant funding experience supporting governance, board reporting or audit activities.

What's on Offer

An opportunity to join a well-established organisation in a key finance role broad position offering exposure to both strategic and operational finance activities. Direct interaction with senior stakeholders and decision-makers. Collaborative and supportive working environment with the opportunity to influence process improvements and add value across the finance function. A varied workload with significant stakeholder engagement. If you're a qualified accountant looking for a varied and impactful role where you can contribute both strategically and operationally, we'd be keen to hear from you.