Group Accountant in Glasgow

Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a well-established and highly respected organisation to recruit a Group Accountant based in Glasgow. The business operates across multiple entities and jurisdictions, with a strong reputation for operational excellence and a forward-thinking approach to finance.

This is a key role within the finance function, with a particular emphasis on group consolidation and multi-entity reporting. You will play a central role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of consolidated financial information, supporting both statutory and management reporting, and enabling strategic decision-making at group level.

Why Work Here?

• Salary of £55k - £65k
• Strong progression opportunities within a growing group structure
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Involvement in transformation and continuous improvement projects
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic, international environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in line with UK GAAP
• Taking ownership of the group consolidation process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Managing quarterly consolidated reporting to the group’s parent company
• Leading intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency adjustments
• Ensuring robust and efficient consolidation processes are in place and continuously improved
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for the group and its subsidiaries
• Liaising with external auditors to support the year-end audit process
• Ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations and reporting standards
• Producing financial analysis, variance commentary, and group KPIs for senior leadership
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, including consolidation of group-wide budgets
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial performance
• Reviewing subsidiary submissions to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across the group
• Ensuring consistency of accounting treatment across multiple entities
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives and process improvements
• Contributing to ERP and reporting system enhancements and automation
• Supporting strategic projects such as restructuring and acquisitions

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Full or part professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CA or ACA), or be nearing completion
• Strong and demonstrable experience in group consolidation and multi-entity reporting (essential)
• Experience gained within practice or a similar industry role
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
• Experience working in a multi-currency and/or international environment
• Experience using ERP systems such as Agresso or Sage
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment

At Three Bridges Recruitment, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised service aligned to our core values of striving for brilliance and relatability. We are committed to ensuring every opportunity is the right fit for both candidate and client. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.