Accounting Specialist

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.  

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. 

Who we are and what we do? 

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. 
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Location: Kelso or Bathgate (Hybrid: flexibility available, roughly 50/50 split) Working Hours: Monday to Thursday with a 1:00 PM finish every Friday

Role Purpose

Acts as the technical lead and "subject matter expert" (SME) for the UK accounting function. Unlike a general staff accountant, the Accounting Specialist handles complex areas of the balance sheet, statutory reporting, and high-level financial projects to support the Accounting Manager and wider UK organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting: Support the UK statutory accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to UK GAAP/US GAAP.

• Audit & Tax oversight: Support the internal and external audit processes; provide specialized oversight for tax, payroll tax, and indirect taxes (VAT).

• Reporting & Compliance: Support the Accounting Manager with quarter-end reporting, technical reconciliations, and complex balance sheet management.

• Project Leadership: Act as the "technical anchor" for ad-hoc financial projects, including grant applications, system improvements, and process automation.

• Process Excellence: Apply a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset to identify and resolve process gaps, working independently to troubleshoot financial discrepancies.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA preferred, or CIMA/ICAS).

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of technical accounting standards, statutory reporting, and audit requirements.

• Experience: Significant experience in Technical Accounting and audits with a strong grasp of tax and payroll compliance.

• Systems: Expertise in financial systems and a strong interest in new technologies (AI and automation) to drive efficiency.

• Problem Solving: A "critical thinker" who can work through complex problems independently.

Candidate Profile

• The "Technical Anchor": You are an experienced professional who thrives on the technical side of finance and enjoys "running with" complex tasks independently.

• Proactivity: A self-motivated individual who identifies risks and opportunities for improvement before they are flagged by leadership.

• Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic environment where you may need to pivot from statutory reporting to specialized project work.

• Stability & Growth: Seeking a grounded career step with a company that offers long-term stability and the opportunity to influence UK/regional and Global financial processes.

In addition to our benefits package, this role offers:

• Work-Life Balance: 50/50 hybrid working model and a 1:00 PM finish every Friday.

• High-Level Impact: A role offering variety beyond routine month-end tasks.

• Growth Environment: The opportunity to join a growing UK business within a global organisation currently expanding its footprint in high-tech market sectors.

Why you will love it? 

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. 

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) 

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes 

• Company sick pay scheme 

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym 

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.