Location: Kelso or Bathgate (Hybrid: flexibility available, roughly 50/50 split). Working Hours: Monday to Thursday with a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We are registered as a Disability Confident employer.
Role Purpose
Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert (SME) for the UK accounting function, handling complex balance sheet areas, statutory reporting, and high‑level financial projects to support the Accounting Manager and the wider UK organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Accounting: support UK statutory accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to UK GAAP/US GAAP.
* Audit & Tax oversight: support internal and external audit processes; provide oversight for tax, payroll tax, and indirect taxes (VAT).
* Reporting & Compliance: support the Accounting Manager with quarter‑end reporting, technical reconciliations, and complex balance sheet management.
* Project Leadership: act as the "technical anchor" for ad‑hoc financial projects, including grant applications, system improvements, and process automation.
* Process Excellence: apply a Continuous Improvement mindset to identify and resolve process gaps, working independently to troubleshoot financial discrepancies.
Essential Requirements
* Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACCA preferred, or CIMA/ICAS).
* Technical Expertise: deep knowledge of technical accounting standards, statutory reporting, and audit requirements.
* Experience: significant experience in technical accounting and audits with a strong grasp of tax and payroll compliance.
* Systems: expertise in financial systems and a strong interest in new technologies (AI and automation) to drive efficiency.
* Problem Solving: a critical thinker who can work through complex problems independently.
Candidate Profile
* The "Technical Anchor": an experienced professional who enjoys tackling technical finance tasks independently.
* Proactivity: a self‑motivated individual who identifies risks and opportunities for improvement before they are flagged by leadership.
* Adaptability: comfortable in a dynamic environment where tasks shift between statutory reporting and specialised project work.
* Stability & Growth: seeking a grounded career step with a company offering long‑term stability and the opportunity to influence UK/regional and global financial processes.
Benefits
* Work‑Life Balance: 50/50 hybrid working model and a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.
* High‑Level Impact: a role offering variety beyond routine month‑end tasks.
* Growth Environment: opportunity to join a growing UK business within a global organisation expanding in high‑tech market sectors.
* Bespoke development plan.
* Online learning and formal development programs.
* Full‑time, permanent employment contract.
* Enhanced pension contributions.
* 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
* Paid family leave.
* Private medical insurance.
* Group income protection insurance.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Volunteer time off.
* Flexible hybrid working available (role dependent).
* Life assurance.
* Occupational health.
* Vision care discounts.
* Discount schemes.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* On‑site gym / discounted gym.
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