Technical Accountant, Capital

Student Loans Company

. Provide technical accounting expertise across capital accounting, prepayments and balance sheet management .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £39,458 - £46,689 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical accounting expertise, particularly in capital accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and process improvement within financial systems.

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CCAB Qualified AccountantStatutory Reporting ExperienceTechnical Accounting KnowledgeFinancial Controls UnderstandingAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Capital AccountingFinancial ReportingAudit SupportAccounting Standards InterpretationFinancial Information Assessment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingStakeholder EngagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelFinancial SystemsReporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CCAB Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial ControlsGovernance ComplianceProcess ImprovementStatutory Accounts Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical accounting expertise across capital accounting, prepayments and balance sheet management
Ensure financial reporting is accurate, compliant and supported by strong financial controls
Use professional judgement to assess accounting treatments
Advise colleagues on capitalisation and reporting requirements
Ensure financial transactions are supported by robust evidence and controls
Contribute to the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end reporting
Support audit activity and compliance with accounting and governance requirements
Engage with stakeholders to support financial reporting, decision-making and reporting requirements
Identify practical solutions and opportunities for process improvement within financial systems and reporting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant, or part-qualified accountant with significant relevant accounting experience
Experience supporting statutory reporting, audit and compliance activities
Experience engaging with stakeholders to support financial reporting, decision-making and reporting requirements
Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess financial information and identify practical solutions
Ability to communicate technical financial information clearly and effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate financial information to a range of stakeholders
Sound understanding of financial controls, governance and compliance requirements
High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel, financial systems and reporting tools
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
Right to work in the UK
Successful completion of employment history, criminal record, credit reference and fraud checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
Option to buy/sell annual leave
Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers
Cycle to work scheme
Access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships
Optional dental insurance scheme
Career Pathways development programme