Management Accountant in Peterhead

Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join our Finance Team based in Peterhead. This role reports to the Financial Controller providing day-to-day administrative and clerical duties associated with processing, recording, reconciling, reporting and paying of suppliers.

Key responsibilities for the Management Accountant role include but are not limited to:

• Tracks progress against budgets within established finance systems and reports variances as appropriate, ensuring compliance with local market financial laws, requirements and regulations.
• Implements the global Survitec control framework, driving effective development and maintenance of financial controls.
• Works independently to collate and analyse data using standard accounting methodologies, systems, tools and formats to deliver high quality monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting to the business.
• Responsible for production of key financial documents including Statutory accounts; monthly reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes; monthly management accounts pack (including commentary and analysis for key business stakeholders); and monthly balance sheet production, reconciliation and validation.
• Manages and participates in the monthly accounting cycle, including assisting with the organisation and co-ordination of the month end process and associated Board reports.
• Ensures the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues, providing assurance to Survitec business and Finance management that the accounting records of the local entities are accurate.
• Helps others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
• Is responsible for gathering and summarising data for non-standard analyses and reports, improvement projects and programmes.
• Resolves queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Leads, coaches and develops an engaged and motivated finance team towards a high-performance culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifies instances of non-compliance with Survitec's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting, escalating and addressing as appropriate.
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values.
• Creates an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work.
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment.
• Develops own capabilities through participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Provides ad hoc analysis to support business initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.

Essential criteria:

• Professional qualification: ACA / ACCA / CIMA with 2+ years post qualification experience - ideally within manufacturing or oil and gas.
• Or qualified by experience with considerable demonstrable experience.

Why You Should Work for Us:

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays).
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit.
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Training & Professional Development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme.

Survitec are the world's largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology. Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website. Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work.