Management Accountant
Full-time, Permanent
Inchinnan, Hybrid working available
About the Company
JFD, part of the James Fisher and Sons Group, is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.
JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.
Our strategy, centered around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.
- Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.
The Opportunity
Due to an internal move, we have another exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the JFD Finance Team and support with the reporting of actual and forecast financial information. You will work closely with the wider business to ensure understanding of the monthly financial performance results as well as update forecast results accordingly in a timely manner.
In addition, you will be involved in process improvements as well as will be a key contact for external auditors for both group and statutory audits.
This role will be based in Inchinnan and we offer hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home).
Principle Accountabilities
- Ledger maintenance including fixed asset function, stock function and journal posting.
- Month end financial process including profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Monthly reporting of results to business and group finance team.
- Quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process.
- Prepare statutory and management accounts within group timelines and liaise with external audit team.
- Assistance with treasury function involving cash management, banking approvals and ad hoc requirements.
- Preparation of documentation for local and overseas Tax and Compliance reporting.
- Work with the Business Systems team on improvements.
- Ad-hoc tasks as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Professional Accounting Qualification (Chartered Accountant; ACCA, CIMA, etc).
- Post qualification experience
- Experience in manufacturing industry will be advantageous
- Experience of using full ERP system (Glovia, SAP, Oracle, etc)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Intermediate user of MS Office Excel
What we are offering
- Competitive salary
- 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January
- Company pension
- Cycle to work
- Private Medical Insurance
- Early Finish on Fridays
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Great culture
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!
You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here .
Please note that all James Fisher Defence roles will require security clearance.