Financial Accountant

-; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Accountant for their Financial Reporting team. The role involves preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, providing a supportive and collaborative environment for professional growth. Candidates should be qualified or nearly qualified accountants with experience in financial analysis and controls.

Qualifications

• Experience with IFRS and FRS 101 statutory accounts preparation.
• Self-motivated with a logical problem-solving approach.
• Proven track record of good quality analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and address financial controls.
• Coach Associate Accountants and identify process improvements.

Skills

Audits

Accounts preparation

Financial controls

Analytical review

Education

Qualified or nearly qualified accountant

Job description

Overview

Due to an internal transfer, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team in a full-time staff role. The role sits in our East Campus office at Westhill and will report into our Financial Reporting Team Lead.

At Subsea 7, our fantastic people ensure that this is a great place to work. The Finance Resource Centre (FRC) team work together to provide accurate accounting services to the global Subsea 7 business. If you share our values - safety, integrity, performance, collaboration, innovation and sustainability and you are friendly, positive and consistent - you can expect a career with real prospects in a growing international company.

This position offers a challenging role in a dynamic and supportive team where you will be responsible for the financial reporting for a specific region. You will generate financial reports and financial statements for key stakeholders. There will be many opportunities to learn and develop with the support and collaboration of the team around you.



What will you be doing?



Statutory accounts

• Preparation of annual statutory financial statements and management accounts when required
• Provide explanations and information to external auditors related to the Group financial statements and entity statutory financial statements
• Demonstrate a good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, applicable local accounting standards, local legislation and group accounting policies
• Support the Internal Audit process, providing explanations and information as required

Financial controls

• Compliance with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, ensuring financial controls are addressed within deadlines set
• Preparation of reconciliations and analysis with relevant and appropriate back up and critical analysis of the balances in significant entities
• Assist with the review of Associate Accountants' work

General responsibilities

• Identify areas of process improvements and propose potential solutions to establish best practice and process standardisation
• Champion standard ways of working with colleagues within the Subsea 7 finance community
• Coach Associate Accountants within the team
• Partner with the Subsea 7 finance community to resolve any financial reporting queries in a timely and effective manner
• Other ad hoc tasks and projects as required.

What experience would we like you to have?



Please note, if you don't tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

• be a qualified or nearly qualified accountant with audits and accounts preparation experience (essential)
• have experience of IFRS and FRS 101 statutory accounts preparation, financial controls and the audit process
• be self-motivated with a logical approach to problem solving
• have a proven track record of good quality analysis and analytical review.
• Experience within large multinational companies or large teams would be advantageous.

An environment where you can thrive
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?
If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

• Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
• We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
• Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.
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