Job Description

THE COMPANY

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

Cooke Scotland is committed to responsible and sustainable production and the delivery of high-quality products through a number of accreditations.

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting for a

Senior Management Accountant

who will be based in our Bellshill Office on a

fixed term 12-month maternity leave contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our finance team, where you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations and month-end reporting processes.

The role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including internal and external reporting, fixed asset management, and business partnering with varied departments across the Company.

Key duties will include, but not be limited to:

Internal & External Reporting

Ownership and preparation of all month end reporting, including analysis with commentary

Preparation and posting of journals to the ledger

Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register

Capex reporting, lease accounting (includes ROU leases under IFRS) and preparation of the Group consolidation (under IFRS)

Submit latest estimates via our Cooke Scotland budgeting tool (OneStream) and support the annual budget process

Deal with ONS questionnaires and external audit queries

Responsible for insurance and biomass submissions to various stakeholders.

Support to Management

Be able to identify and flag issues around controls and identify corrections required within numbers reported

Statutory reporting and disclosure schedules

Be initial point of contact for queries relating to Company accounts

Form strong relationships with Company operational and support teams to understand costs at each site and any issues being identified through the reporting.

SKILLS REQUIRED

The ideal candidate will be suitably qualified or have demonstratable relevant experience, bring advanced technical accounting knowledge and experience, with a strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS to support both internal and external reporting requirements. Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel is essential, along with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy. You will have a proactive mindset and be someone who takes initiative to resolve issues and implement sustainable solutions. You will be naturally curious, eager to learn about the business, and skilled at building relationships to enhance their understanding, with the ability to identify knowledge gaps and deliver practical, effective solutions will be highly valued in this role.

THE TERMS

In return for your commitment, hard-work and dedication we offer:

Excellent terms and conditions

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension

Life insurance 4 x salary

Long service recognition

Career development opportunities

Regular job-related training

Apprenticeships

Great team morale

Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work& pension)
Financial planning service with Advanta Wealth*

Employee assistance programs if required.

available to employees with over 12 months service.*

For information and how to apply please visit:

https://cookeaquaculturescotland.com/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Financial planning services Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellshill ML4 3NJ

Application deadline: 01/08/2025