Group Accountant

Weir; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a qualified Group Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for management reporting, external reporting for financial statements, and ensuring strong governance. Qualifications include CA / ACA / CIMA and experience in management reporting, along with a strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP. This role offers a hybrid work model and a chance to contribute to a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience of management reporting and Group statutory reporting, preferably with a FTSE350 entity.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and analysis of management reporting to support Group consolidated results.
• Involvement in the preparation and review of external reporting for Group Annual Report.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving a strong governance environment for reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with finance teams on reporting and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Management reporting

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Critical self-review

Education

CA / ACA / CIMA / ICAS / ICAEW qualified

Minimum of two years post‑qualification experience

Job description

Group Accountant

Hybrid

Glasgow

Purpose of Role

This position presents an excellent opportunity for a first class, qualified accountant to join our Group Finance Reporting function and further their career within a FTSE 100 public limited company.

Why choose Weir

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor‑make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation, review and analysis of management reporting to support our Group consolidated results at month end, forecast and budget.
• Involvement in the preparation and review of external reporting and analysis for our Group Annual Report, Interim Statement and Subsidiary Statutory Accounts.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving a strong governance environment for reporting across the Group.
• Collaborate effectively with Group Treasury, Group Tax and finance teams across the Group on reporting and ad hoc projects.

Safety First

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications

• CA / ACA / CIMA / ICAS / ICAEW qualified with a minimum of two years post‑qualification experience.
• Must possess a strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience of management reporting and Group statutory reporting, preferably with a FTSE350 entity with multiple currencies.
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when interfacing with senior management and an ability to work to a high level of accuracy, displaying attention to detail and the ability to conduct critical self-review.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

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