Commercial Accountant - SecuriGroup

Glasgow Permanent View Job Description
Michael Page are delighted to partner with SecuriGroup to recruit a Commercial Accountant. This opportunity is responsible for preparing, analysing, and maintaining pricing strategies. The Commercial Accountant will work closely with the sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure pricing is aligned with business objectives, customer expectations, and industry standards.
  • Commercial Accountant - Glasgow
  • SecuriGroup - UK's Leading Security Provider

About Our Client

SecuriGroup is one of the largest security companies in the UK and ROI, dedicated to delivering exceptional services with a focus on continuous improvement, added value, and innovation. We are consistently ranked in the top 1% of ACS-approved companies as audited by the SIA, and are proud to retain our position as the highest-scoring company in the industry. As a people-focused organisation, we rely on our core purpose of Strengthening Society' to empower our local communities. Through a commitment to hiring the best colleagues in the industry, we benefit from unparalleled resilience and expertise in our provision of security services to a wide range of prestigious clients. Our bespoke offerings are focused on customer service and welfare, achieved through augmented solutions, and industry-leading training, all underpinning our ethos of 'Safety, Courtesy and Efficiency.'

Job Description

The Commercial Accountant ill likely have the following responsibilities:

  • Create and refine pricing models that balance competitiveness with profitability, incorporating labour, overhead, and service delivery requirements.
  • Research and assess the impact of legislative changes on current and future cost models to inform budgeting decisions.
  • Conduct in-depth cost analysis and produce detailed variance reports, identifying risks and opportunities to support strategic business decisions.
  • Assist in developing tender documentation and review bids for accuracy, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, and operational teams to align estimates and budgets with project expectations.
  • Ensure all costings meet company standards, health and safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain comprehensive and organised records of costings, correspondence, and related documentation.
  • Monitor contractual terms and ensure projects progress according to agreed timelines and conditions.
  • Propose strategies to optimise cost efficiency, including adjustments to shift patterns, reduction of overtime, and renegotiation of labour rates.
  • Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
  • Suggest strategies for improving cost efficiency, such as adjusting shift patterns, reducing overtime, or renegotiating labour rates.
  • Evaluate competitor pricing, industry trends, and customer preferences to enhance competitiveness and profitability.
  • Investigating financial anomalies and addressing discrepancies should they arise.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

  • Qualified Accountant with proven exp of financial reporting and working with cost models.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client engagement.
  • Effective time management and organisational abilities to meet project deadlines in a fast paced environment.
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on delivering results.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

What's on Offer

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and career development. Please apply to find out more details and a confidential conversation.

Contact
Kyle Maxwell
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6827472
Phone number
+44 141 331 7903

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Business Services
Location
Glasgow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Maxwell
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7903
Job reference
JN-092025-6827472