Student Loans Company is a UK government-owned organization working across education, finance, and public services. Founded in 1990, it provides student loans and grants that help people manage tuition and living costs while studying. The organization also supports borrowers with information about repayment options and guidance on student finance queries. With a workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees, Student Loans Company offers careers connected to the administration and delivery of education funding in the UK.
Technical Accountant, Capital – Glasgow Hybrid
Technical accounting role with Student Loans Company in Glasgow, supporting capital accounting, statutory reporting, audits, and financial controls.
Description
- Deliver technical accounting expertise across capital accounting, prepayments, and balance sheet management
- Maintain accurate, compliant financial reporting underpinned by effective controls
- Apply professional judgement when evaluating accounting treatments
- Guide colleagues on capitalisation and financial reporting requirements
- Maintain robust evidence and controls for financial transactions
- Assist with statutory accounts and year-end reporting
- Support audits and adherence to accounting and governance standards
- Work with stakeholders on financial reporting and informed decision-making
- Develop practical improvements to financial systems and reporting processes
Requirements
- CCAB-qualified or equivalent, or part-qualified with substantial relevant accounting experience
- Experience supporting statutory reporting, audits, and compliance work
- Experience working with stakeholders on financial reporting, decision-making, and reporting needs
- Strong technical accounting expertise and ability to apply accounting standards and reporting requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including evaluating financial information and developing practical solutions
- Ability to explain technical financial matters clearly to finance and non-finance audiences
- Ability to build productive relationships and communicate financial information to varied stakeholders
- Good understanding of financial controls, governance, and compliance
- Advanced IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools
- Ability to spot and pursue process improvement opportunities
- Right to work in the UK
- Successful completion of employment history, criminal record, credit reference, and fraud checks
Benefits
- Civil Service Pension with a 28.97% employer contribution
- 28 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays
- Ability to buy or sell annual leave
- Flexi-time and enhanced flexible-working options
- Access to the Civil Service pension scheme
- Life insurance worth four times annual salary
- Enhanced sick pay and family leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Contributory lifestyle benefits with discounts at hundreds of retailers
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club membership with discounted gym access
- Optional dental insurance
- Career Pathways development programme