Financial Accountant

Vacancy Title:Financial Accountant

Vacancy Location: Glasgow

Engagement Type: Permanent; Full Time

The Role:

Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Financial Account to join our Beaufort divisionin Glasgow.

Key responsibilities for the Financial Accountant role include but are not limited to:

Track progress against budgets within established finance systems and report variances, ensuring compliance with local market financial laws and regulations. Implement the global Survitec control framework and drive the effective development and maintenance of financial controls. Independently collate and analyse financial data using standard accounting methodologies, tools, and formats for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Prepare key financial documents, including statutory accounts, monthly reporting, budgeting, reforecast processes, and management accounts packs with commentary and analysis. Participate in the monthly accounting cycle, including the coordination of the month-end process and associated Board reports. Ensure the business meets its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues, ensuring accurate accounting records for local entities. Provide support and advice to others in the team to enhance data management systems. Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers regarding complex processes and policies. Contribute to the development and implementation of financial policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulations and good financial practices. Lead, coach, and develop an engaged finance team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement. Identify and address instances of non-compliance with Survitec’s policies and procedures.

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.

This is not just another job; this is your career.

About You:

Essential criteria:

Educated to High School / Further Education College level with 2 A Levels. General experience in accounting, with the ability to work independently. Experience of coordinating the work of others is advantageous. Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles. Proficient in financial data analysis and reporting using accounting systems and tools. Ability to solve problems with complex, high-quantity data. Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver multi-mode communications to different audiences. Experience with budgeting, reforecasting, and financial reporting processes. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why You Should Work for Us

33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays Additional day off to celebrate your birthday Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance Training & Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Who are Survitec and what do we do?

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme