Compensation Controller

Job Description:

Are you a qualified or part qualified accountant?

Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking a Compensation Controller to join its Finance division on an initial 12-month contract.

The role is based in Glasgow, offering hybrid working with three days in the office.

This role will suit an accounting professional who is looking to broaden their technical knowledge across financial accounting, control, and reporting for compensation and benefits.

The position offers the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to both regulatory and management reporting requirements.

• Strong communication skills, with clear and concise delivery.


• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.


• Ability to prioritise workload effectively under tight deadlines.


• Problem-solving skills and proactive approach.


• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.

• Perform accounting and reporting tasks related to employee compensation, the firm's largest P&L line.


• Undertake financial analysis in line with SOX control requirements.


• Reconcile and substantiate general ledger expense and balance sheet accounts.


• Provide insightful analysis for HR, Tax, and other Finance teams.


• Participate in system enhancement projects, including UAT testing.


• Maintain and improve process documentation and the control environment.


• Identify and implement process efficiencies.


• Act as a key point of contact for HR, IT, Tax, Audit, and other internal stakeholders.


• Represent the function on wider office committees.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16204

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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