Statutory Accountant

Company: Search
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Statutory AccountantGlasgowCirca 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 (url removed) or (phone number removed). 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.

Posted: April 2nd, 2026