We have an exciting opportunity available to join the team!

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team. Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for all day-to-day transaction processing, payroll input data, whilst also supporting the wider team with reporting and reconciliations.

This is a key role which will support the ongoing financial management of all aspects of the Games. This role is critical for us to ensure that we meet our internal and external reporting requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop key financial accounting, reporting, and processing skills whilst working for a fast-paced exciting company and being a part of the success delivery of the Games, leaving a positive legacy for the Commonwealth Games Federation, host city and stakeholders.

Job Summary:

The Accountant will be responsible for:

  • The day-to-day processing of financial transactions (e.g. invoices, expenses, and payroll) onto Xero, and elsewhere as necessary.
  • Issuing purchase orders (where required to support procurement) and maintaining purchase order log.
  • Raising sales invoices where required and maintaining the sales ledger.
  • Preparing weekly BACS payment runs and making ad hoc payments as required (CHAPS, international & cheques).
  • Performing bookkeeping duties and preparing financial accounting journals, ensuring that the financial management system is regularly maintained and accurately reflects the financial position of the OC.
  • Liaising with internal and external auditors as required.
  • Assisting in ensuring that the OC’s system of financial controls is operating effectively.
  • Assisting the wider Finance Team in the preparation of monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and analysis.
  • Assisting on internal and external financial reporting, including but not limited to preparation of Statutory Accounts and Consolidated Statutory Accounts, Taxation returns (HMRC requirements), requirements of Games Funding Partners (e.g. Commonwealth Games Federation).

Education:

You should have an AAT/equivalent qualification commenced or part-qualified, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in management or financial accounting.

Key Skills and Experience:

We are looking for an Accountant who is has excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and thrives working in a fast-paced environment. In addition, the successful candidate should also display an elevated level of organisational skills and have a strong attention to detail. Relationship building is key for this role and experience supporting senior internal and external stakeholders essential.

If you have experience in delivering high standards of accounting and work well under pressure, we would love to hear from you!

For more detail, please see the full job description on our website: HERE

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter to  Recruitment@glasgow2026.com  closing date 30th January 2025.