Group Accountant in Scotland

What is a group accountant?

A group financial accountant is based in a head office and will oversee the accounts of all subsidiary companies within the group. As well as completing consolidation, reporting and forecasts, this role is responsible for ensuring each company adheres to reporting standards and is financially compliant.

Group accountant job description and responsibilities

The group accountant usually reports into the group finance controller and will provide financial guidance and support for a group of companies. They are responsible for all manner of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, consolidation and—most importantly—maintaining regulatory compliance across all companies in the group.

The role involves interacting with all levels of the business, from senior stakeholders to external parties and the finance team as a whole. Daily tasks include:

Financial reporting

Month end reporting and consolidation

Group statutory reporting

Completing subsidiary accounts

Quarterly bank reporting

Preparing annual budgets

Liaising with external or internal auditors

Answering financial queries

Preparing quarterly financial forecasts

Maintaining company compliance standard

Group accountant job qualifications, skills and experience

As well as a minimum professional AAT qualification, group accountants are expected to have a degree in one of the following subjects (or related):

Accounting

Finance

Mathematics

A group accountant should be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS accountant and would ideally have excellent knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, FRS etc.). Industry experience is usually preferred.

For career success, the following personal qualities are beneficial:

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Excellent attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Good time management

Looking for a group accountant or a group accountant job?

Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.

Robert Half can assist you with your group accountant staffing needs.

Microsoft Excel

SAP S/4HANA

Statistical Analysis

ERP Solutions

Accounting Software Systems

Accounting Functions

Reporting

Perform Ad Hoc Financial

Budget Processes

Review

Salary for Group Accountant in Scotland

58860 - 72213

25th Percentile

58860

Little or no prior experience in the position; still developing relevant skills.

Demand: Low

50th Percentile

67035

Some prior experience in the position; has several relevant skills.

Demand: Moderate

75th Percentile

72213

Extensive prior experience in the position; has mastered relevant skills.

Demand: High

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Chief Financial Officer

136250

185300

223450

Group Finance Director

120173

137885

152600

Finance Director

91833

109000

134615

Shared Service Centre Director

84475

95920

109000

Group Financial Controller

83385

100553

138975

Financial Controller

73848

89380

98373

Finance Manager

58315

67580

71940

Qualified Management / Financial Accountant

53955

58860

63220

Director of Audit & Risk

94830

100008

114450

Internal Audit Manager

62675

70850

76300

Internal Auditor

54500

58043

64038

Treasury Manager

71123

79025

85020

Treasury Accountant

54500

59405

67035

Tax Manager

63765

77390

95375

Tax Accountant

54773

59950

67035

Newest Group Accountant jobs

Search jobs

Financial Accountant

Management Accountant

Hiring? Start here.

Access millions of skilled contract and permanent candidates at every level from support roles to C-suite, and pinpoint the talent you need using our industry-leading matching technology.