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General Ledger Accountant

Posted: 28/04/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3102808691
Type:Permanent
Salary:£55,000 - £65,000 Annual
Location:Glasgow
Description: Accounting Manager

Your New Company

Our client is recruiting for General Ledger Managers to join their team on both temporary and permenant basis.
The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
The organisation is based in Inverclyde, and they offer hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
The offices are accessible by public transport and there is also on-site parking.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation undergoing exciting transformation, where you'll play a key role in strengthening controls, improving processes and ensuring the delivery of accurate, audit-ready financials.

Your New Role


As Finance Manager, you will lead the integrity of the financial reporting process across multiple entities.
You'll operate as part of a wider finance function, leading a smaller finance sub-team of up to 5 team members.
You'll take ownership of the month-end close, maintain high standards of accounting compliance, and support internal and external audit requirements.

Alongside technical excellence, you'll provide day-to-day leadership to a team covering fixed assets, intercompany, journals and wider accounting activities.

You will be responsible for:

  • Month-End Close
  • Managing timely and accurate GL close activities
  • Ensuring reconciliations and full adherence to IFRS / local GAAP
  • Preparing audit schedules and acting as a key liaison point for auditors
  • Developing and supporting a multi-location team of accountants/accounts assistants
  • Driving automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the finance function


  • What You'll Need to Succeed

    Ideally, the organisation is looking for a qualified accountant with strong experience in a technical accounting or accounting leadership role. Candidates who are part qualified/qualified-by-experience may also be considered.
    A proactive, omphalomesentericus mindset is essential and you'll bring confidence in managing month-end close cycles, accruals, reconciliations and controls.
    You will have experience working with ERP systems.
    Ideally, you will have proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team.

    You'll thrive here if you demonstrate:
    • Adaptability and resilience in evolving environments
    • Exceptional attention to detail
    • Collaboration across functions and locations

    What You'll Get in Return
    • Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
    • Hybrid working Involvement in high-profile transformation projects
    • The chance to streamline processes and influence best practice
    • Excellent long-term career progression within a global organisation

    What to Do Now
    If this role sounds like the right next step for you, please click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date CV, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion. If you're exploring new opportunities but this one isn't quite the right fit, I'd still be very happy to speak with you about the wider market.

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