Interim Financial Accountant (12-Month FTC)

Rutherford Cross are delighted to be partnered with our manufacturing client to appoint an Interim Financial Accountant for a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. The role is based on the outskirts of Glasgow and offers hybrid working. Key responsibilities of the role includes: Preparing financial and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in line with strict group reporting deadlines Coordinating and participating in monthly and quarterly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations Managing and executing forward exchange transactions within the corporate treasury system Maintaining bank guarantees and monitoring of bank account balances within the treasury platform Leading the year-end audit process, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors across UK entities and supported international subsidiaries Interpreting and applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local GAAP Preparing statutory accounts under UK GAAP and IFRS for group companies Supporting the development of rolling financial plans and regular business forecasts Preparing Corporation Tax returns for all UK entities Completing quarterly VAT returns, including returns for smaller overseas subsidiaries Assisting with financial due diligence processes related to potential acquisitions Participating in the review and documentation of the internal control environment across the UK finance service centre Providing support for the integration of newly acquired companies into group-wide accounting processes and policies Preparing deferred tax schedules for group reporting purposes Driving harmonisation of processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Supporting internal controls and transfer pricing compliance requirements Preparing and submitting statutory returns, such as national statistics filings Actively participating as a key member of the Finance and Purchasing team, offering ad hoc administrative support when needed Undertaking additional tasks or responsibilities as may be assigned by the line manager from time to time We are looking to engage with fully qualified or qualified by experienced candidates, who are available at a short-notice. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Location: Glasgow, GB

Posted Date: 5/7/2025