Accountant (6 month fixed term contract)

Accountant (6 month fixed term contract)

Job description

Group Accountant - (6 month fixed term contract)

Weir Group

Glasgow

Hybrid

Purpose of Role :

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified accountant to join the business in the role of Group Accountant on an interim basis.

The role, reporting to the Group Finance Manager, will primarily be focused on statutory reporting responsibilities. The Weir Group is one of Scotland’s few remaining listed companies and as such exposes the successful individual to the unique environment of a plc business.

The position incorporates a blend of statutory accounting, management reporting and analysis requiring interaction with the other Head Office teams, operational and divisional finance teams,





the Group Financial Controller and external auditors.

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 :

- External and internal reporting together with related analytical review.
- Key involvement in the statutory accounts process at year end including analysis and evaluation of financial information;
- Reporting of key financial information and preparation of material for reporting to the City at year end.
- Preparation, analytical review and challenge of relevant sections of forecast and monthly management information.
- 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 :







- Qualified Accountant (CA / ACA / CIMA) with relevant post qualification experience with at least 2 years PQE.
- Understanding of IFRS and UK accounting standards, with knowledge of recent developments
- Understanding of statutory disclosures, plc reporting and other compliance requirements
- Experience of consolidation systems, management and statutory reporting
- 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.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our and .

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