Statutory Accountant
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, g2 6hq |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/680245_1775139213 |
Summary
Statutory Accountant
Glasgow
Circa £50,000
We're looking for an Accountant to take ownership of tax, compliance, and statutory reporting in a fast-paced, business-critical finance team.
This is a hands-on role with real responsibility - you'll lead on statutory returns, work directly with auditors, and drive improvements across financial processes and controls.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (depending on experience)
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* 33 days' annual leave
What you'll be doing
* Own and submit VAT, P11D, PSA, PPPR and ONS returns
* Prepare weekly cashflow reporting
* Process and post UK monthly payroll
* Lead improvements to VAT and reporting processes
* Prepare annual statutory accounts
* Act as main contact for auditors and manage PBC requirements
* Review and strengthen balance sheet reconciliations and risk reporting
* Support high-risk balance sheet areas post-audit
* Prepare Corporation Tax packs
* Maintain the Tax Risk Register and review compliance processes
* Lead annual Anti-Bribery Policy review
* Support wider finance improvements with the Finance Reporting Manager
What we're looking for
* Qualified accountant with 2+ years' post-qualification experience
* Degree educated
* Strong Excel skills (Microsoft Dynamics experience is a bonus)
* Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
* Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to improve processes
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Flexible approach to meet business needs
Interested? Contact eilidh.smith@search.co.uk or 07469 413145. I look forward to hearing from you!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.