🎁 Before you apply, rehearse this interview. Create your free WorkMundi account and get an Interview Training on HelpsYouSpeak — no cost, no card. I want my training →
Job Title Reporting Accountant Location Glasgow Salary from £46,400, up to 10% bonus and health cover Flexible Working Pattern Help us create a better future, quicker An exciting opportunity for a Reporting Accountant has arisen in the Group Control team, this role is integral to delivering all internal and external financial reporting for the Group. Working within the Group External Reporting and Consolidation team, you will work closely with the other Business and Group Control teams to ensure that the consolidated financial reporting for the Group is delivered to a high standard. What You’ll Be Doing Working proactively across all ScottishPower businesses and Iberdrola Control, this role ensures that external reporting packs and statutory accounts are produced to a high standard, delivered to agreed timetables, and fully compliant with relevant accounting standards and legislation. Maintaining strong technical knowledge is essential to guarantee that all reporting outputs meet required legal and regulatory expectations. A key part of the role is maintaining a robust control environment, ensuring that procedures and processes comply with Group Policies and that all documentation remains accurate and up to date. The position also involves continually reviewing and challenging existing business practices to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement. Working effectively within a small team of finance professionals, the role supports the consolidation and delivery of all external financial reporting requirements for ScottishPower. Additionally, the role contributes to creating a positive and supportive team environment by ensuring staff have clear objectives, receive regular feedback, and are supported in their development. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, enabling the team to consistently meet deliverables and objectives to a high standard and within required timescales. What You’ll Bring Qualified Accountant with relevant PQE Experience of preparing statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP Full compliance with Iberdrola Group Governance, procedures, and reporting timetables Apply all relevant accounting standards and legislation as appropriate Identify and assess the impact of developments in IFRS on financial reporting for ScottishPower Group Confidence, ability and presence to constructively challenge at all levels Strong self-performance management and delivery focus with the ability to balance conflicting requirements Understand the impact of complex accounting issues and communicate the results clearly and concisely What’s In It For You As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. Benefits At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include: 36 days annual leave Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Schemes Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more Why ScottishPower ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com. Mobility Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below August-27-2026
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
11.726Jobs
3.242US
87%EN
Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
WorkMundi offers a free interview rehearsal using your browser voice (no AI, unlimited takes) and a paid AI interview option that listens live and writes your responses as you speak.