Financial Accountant - Glasgow
GB-SCO-Glasgow
Employment Details:
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Remote Working
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 40hrs per week
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Financial Accountant
At Percepta, we bring first-class service across every market we support. As a Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of being part of a unique culture dedicated to creating exceptional experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a broad analytical and reporting role responsible for supporting the monthly reporting process, including financial analysis and account preparation, for a designated group of countries within the EAPAC region.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience and demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team to deliver the highest standards of service and financial support.
Role Summary
As a Financial Accountant, you will have full ownership and responsibility for the financial accounting activities of your assigned legal entities within the EAPAC region. This includes month-end close and reporting, statutory compliance, payroll oversight, balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting, and audit support.
Working closely with Operations and key business stakeholders, you will provide financial insight and guidance to support decision-making, ensure compliance with local and corporate requirements, and drive continuous improvement across finance processes. This role offers a high level of autonomy and is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships, and operating in a fast-paced international environment.
During a Typical Day, You'll
- Prepare monthly management accounts for submission to Corporate Headquarters, including journal preparation and review, supporting analysis, and compliance with corporate policies and reporting deadlines.
- Coordinate and oversee payroll activities for designated countries, including payroll approval and preparation/review of payroll journals.
- Liaise with local payroll providers to ensure all employer social security contributions, employee tax deductions, and statutory filings are submitted and paid on time.
- Prepare monthly revenue calculations, partner with Operations to determine programme headcount requirements, and post revenue entries to the General Ledger.
- Prepare and present monthly variance analysis comparing actual results against budget and forecast data for review during EAPAC P&L calls.
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and procedures.
- Ensure effective internal controls are applied across all accounting functions and recommend process improvements where appropriate.
- Liaise with Corporate Finance regarding monthly reporting requirements and respond promptly to ad hoc requests.
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and funding requests.
- Act as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring statutory accounts and tax filings are completed within required deadlines.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities regarding VAT returns, withholding tax (WHT), national statistics reporting, and other statutory requirements.
What You Bring to the Role
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Qualified Accountant, or actively studying towards the final stages of a professional accounting qualification, with 3+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
- Experience working within an international organisation.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and become proficient in new systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
What You Can Expect
- 25 days annual leave to start, increasing by one additional day on each work anniversary for the first five years, up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Life Assurance of four times annual salary.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family, in line with scheme rules.
- Discounted dental scheme.
- Employee discounts on new vehicles.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses.
About Percepta
Established in 2000 as a joint venture between TTEC and Ford Motor Company, Percepta specialises in creating customer loyalty for leading brands across the globe. Through multiple channels and in multiple languages, we deliver first-class customer experiences in every market we support.
Our values are the heartbeat of our organisation. They shape how we work, how we support one another, and how we deliver for our clients and customers every day.
Our Values
- Lead with Humility – We listen first, lead with empathy, and stay grounded so people and ideas have room to grow.
- Service Beyond Self – We serve clients, customers, and teammates with care, respect, and integrity in every interaction.
- Leave It Better – We take ownership and strive to leave every process, person, and place better than we found it.
- Win Together – We succeed as one team by supporting, celebrating, and showing up for each other.
- Deliver Remarkable – We go beyond expectations to create meaningful experiences and exceptional results.
Join Percepta and become part of a team that values collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and delivering remarkable outcomes for our clients and colleagues around the world.
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