Financial Accountant - Glasgow

At Percepta, we bring first-class service across each market we support. As a Financial Accountant, you’ll be a part of creating and delivering amazing customer experiences, while also enjoying the satisfaction of being part of a unique culture. This is a wide-ranging analytical and reporting role with responsibility for supporting the monthly reporting process, with various analysis and accounts preparation, for a designated list of countries within the EAPAC region.

The successful candidate will have experience in these areas displaying a willingness and ability to work as part of a team to deliver the highest standard of service.

What You’ll Be Doing:

This is a wide-ranging analytical and reporting role with responsibility for supporting the monthly reporting process, with various analysis and accounts preparation, for a designated list of countries within the EAPAC region. During a typical day, you’ll:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for submission to Corporate HQ, incorporating preparation/review of journals and supporting analysis, within required timescale and in accordance with Corporate policies.
• Coordinate and oversee payroll for designated countries – approval of payroll prior to payment, preparation/review of payroll journals.
• Liaise with local payroll providers to ensure all returns and payments of employer’s social security costs and employee tax and social security deductions are filed and paid on time.
• Prepare monthly revenue calculations, hold meetings with Operations to determine the headcount per program and post to GL.
• Prepare & present standard variance analysis of actual data vs. budget/forecast data for review on monthly EAPAC P&L call.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled.
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley procedures are followed.
• Ensure effective internal controls are applied to all Accounting functions and recommend improvements as required.
• Liaise with Corporate on monthly reporting and other ad hoc requests and respond to such requests promptly and accurately.
• Preparation of annual budgets and CE/forecasting on a quarterly basis.
• Cash flow forecasts and requests.
• Principal contact for internal and external auditors and other regulatory bodies – ensure all Statutory Accounts and tax returns are filed within the required timescale.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities re VAT returns, WHT and national statistical returns etc.

What You Bring to the Role:

• Accountancy or finance degree.
• Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years PQE.
• Experience of operating in an international organization.
• IT literate, able to rapidly acquire expert level knowledge of IT systems.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Oracle).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team player and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and associated pressure.
• Strong people skills with ability to develop strong working relations with internal and external customers.
• Self-starter - can work without supervision.

What You Can Expect:

• 25 days annual leave to start - increases by 1 day on the anniversary of your start date for the first 5 years, meaning a potential maximum of 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Life Assurance - 4x annual salary, contributory pension scheme, private medical and comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family in line with Scheme rules.
• Discounted dental scheme, discounts on brand new vehicles and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free eye test with money towards new prescription glasses.

About Percepta: Established in 2000, Percepta has contact centers across the globe that proudly deliver a frictionless customer experience to our clients. Our values are the heartbeat of our organization, and we live, breathe, and play by them every day. As a Percepta team member, you can expect:

• Culture of Service– to be treated like you are the customer from day one.
• Teamwork– belonging to a supportive family team environment that encourages growth, fosters trust and open communication, and acknowledges value in your contributions.
• Respect– a team that is accountable, dependable and gives you their full attention.
• Proactive– to surround yourself with solution-oriented people who strive to improve themselves, others, and the organization.
• Career Growth– lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds.
• Diversity– be a part of our growing diverse and community-minded organization that is all about having fun!
• Competitive Compensation– we take care of family, which is why we offer more than just competitive wages and great benefits. Our programs offer incentives and promote physical, mental, and financial wellness.