Group Accountant

weir; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

Weir is a global leader in mining technology, delivering sustainable solutions to customers worldwide. The Group Financial Accountant role sits in our Glasgow mixed hybrid environment, focusing on month-end consolidation, IFRS reporting, and system enhancement with OneStream.

You will drive governance across financial reporting, own balance sheet tasks, and collaborate with senior management to deliver accurate analysis within deadlines. Occasional extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) with IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with group management and statutory reporting in large corporates.
• Proficient in MS Office and OneStream.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial information for month end, forecast, and budget.
• Assist external reporting including Group Annual Report and Interim Statement under IFRS.
• Support process improvements and development of financial systems such as OneStream.
• Contribute to governance and internal controls across group reporting.
• Own specific balance sheet areas and manage workload during peak periods.
• Minimal travel; hybrid office and remote work arrangement.

Skills

Technical accounting

IFRS expertise

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

OneStream

MS Office

Job description

Group Financial Accountant

Location - Glasgow

Work Arrangement - Hybrid

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet's future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You'll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You'll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that's through engineering, planning or customer support. You'll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial information to support Group consolidated results at month end, forecast, and budget cycles. Deliver timely and insightful reports to the Group Executive and Board, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• External Reporting: Participate in the preparation and review of external reporting including the Group Annual Report and Interim Statement, applying IFRS standards and ensuring compliance.
• Process Improvement & System Development: Support continuous improvement initiatives and the development of financial systems such as OneStream to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting.
• Governance & Compliance: Contribute to maintaining and strengthening a robust governance environment for financial reporting across the Group, ensuring adherence to accounting principles and internal controls.
• Role Dynamics: Take ownership of specific balance sheet areas and reporting tasks, demonstrating self-motivation and attention to detail. Manage workload effectively during peak periods, including occasional extended hours to meet deadlines.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal travel expected; primarily office and remote work within a hybrid setup.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Recently qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and IFRS expertise.
• Experience or strong awareness of Group management and statutory reporting, ideally within a FTSE 250 or large corporate environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and comfortable learning financial systems such as OneStream.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior management and deliver accurate, detailed financial information under tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in consolidation and foreign exchange complexities.
• Background in Big 4 or large group accounting environments.
• Exposure to process improvement and financial system implementation projects.
• Newly qualified candidates with strong potential are preferred but 1-2 years post-qualification experience is also encouraged.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We're passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We're working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support