Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Position: Accountant

Based: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Generous benefits package including employer pension contribution and private healthcare cover

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join their Glasgow based finance team. The role will report into the Finance Director and will assist with the financial control, management and reporting of a wide variety of private equity and property entities.

WHO WE ARE?

Maven Capital Partners (a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods) is one of the UK’s most active private equity managers, backing ambitious businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors and providing those businesses with the essential capital and expertise they require to unlock potential and accelerate growth. In 2024 Mattioli Woods was acquired by Pollen Street Capital and delisted from AIM.

Preparation of management and statutory accounts for a range of accounting entities over the Group, Funds and Property business units.

Maintaining accounting processes including purchase ledgers, fixed income schedules, bank reconciliations as appropriate, ensuring appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, documented and maintained.

Preparation and lodging of VAT returns.

• Preparation of board papers on a quarterly basis including expense forecasts, revenue estimates, cashflows etc.
• Cash flow forecasting, financial modelling and treasury duties.
• Various ad hoc initiatives as directed by the Finance Director.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure audits run as smooth as possible and accounts are signed off within required timescales.
• Liaising with internal investments teams.
• Provide team cross-cover when business needs dictate.

Accounting qualification required, preferably CA / ACCA, with previous financial accounting and management reporting experience.

The candidate should be confident, a self-starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

They must be able to demonstrate outstanding attention to detail, good judgement showing logical decision making, and a hands‑on approach.

Excellent time management and adherence to deadlines.

Computer literate with intermediate to advanced level excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles.

Experience of using SAGE and Xero accounting package desirable.

Ability to work well in a team, but also to use your own initiative.

• Strong administration and organisational skills.

• Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Private Medical Health
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Company paid training
• Cycle to work scheme

Maven Capital Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive experience for all its employees.

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods Limited.