Senior Accountant, EMEA

Spire Weather & Climate; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

As part of strengthening its global Accounting and Finance team, Spire is seeking a Senior Accountant to be based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about adding value to Spire through a strong focus on timely and accurate financial accounting and reporting, process documentation and compliance, and a determination to continue to enhance Spire’s scalability.

We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual, a self-starter, eager to learn and with a willingness to pick up a varied range of tasks. The successful candidate will most likely be recently ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified. You will be a valued member of a small, but growing, global Spire accounting team, reporting directly to the EMEA Controller.

You will have the unique opportunity to join a recently publicly listed company, helping to develop and document the new processes required in a Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls environment, and providing assistance with a wide range of tasks which will afford you a solid foundation and understanding of the requirements to succeed and develop in a high-performing accounting function.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:

• Supporting the delivery of timely, and accurate financial information in accordance with our monthly, quarterly and annual reporting cycles
• Preparation of prepayments and accruals, and other journal entry processing
• Collaboration with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and supporting explanations for our EMEA areas
• Enhancement of the documentation of our desktop procedures

Payroll & Compliance

• Manage and oversee the UK payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC regulations, including PAYE, NI, and pension contributions
• Liaise with HR and finance teams to resolve any payroll discrepancies or queries
• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings and reports, including Employee Related Securities (ERS) and PAYE self-assessment (PSA)
• Ensure payroll journals are correctly recorded in the accounting system
• Provide cover for Luxembourg, Germany and Singapore payroll processes
• Support various SOX compliance initiatives

Fixed Asset Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop and implement new processes for satellite manufacturing fixed assets tracking and control
• Ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal of assets in line with accounting policies
• Conduct periodic fixed asset audits
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in asset management, tracking and control

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform and enhance monthly EMEA balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
• Assist in maintaining a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Explore and implement FloQast process improvements, adopting and sharing best practice

Other Duties

• Support finance projects and system improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Work closely with other departments to improve financial processes and controls
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting and payroll regulations, ensuring compliance

Key Skills

• ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience
• Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting and finance experience
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, to take on new tasks with varying levels of complexity, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and process improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of UK payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience of working within the rigorous control environment of listed company requirements is preferable
• Excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail and pride in presenting financial information in a clear and concise, professional manner
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across different levels
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Xero, or similar) and advanced Excel skills

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses; this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

Global Perks

️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)

Launch Attendance

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

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