Job Title:  Financial Accountant

Function: Finance

Location: Head Office, St Vincent Street, Glasgow - Hybrid 2 days in office per week.

Job Level: (Internal Reference Only) 4

Contract: 12 Month FTC

Role Reports to: Financial Reporting Accountant & Internal Audit Manager

Date vacancy will close: Monday, 6th April 2026. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early.  If you think this is the right opportunity for you please don't delay in applying!

Who we are:

Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out.  Enabled by our brilliant community of 675 colleagues, reaching across 17 countries and counting.  We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community.  Ready to hear more?

What the opportunity looks like:

The Financial Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting for internal, statutory, and regulatory purposes. This role should add value to the business through strong technical knowledge of accounting and provide key support to the Financial Reporting Accountant & Internal Audit Manager.

• Preparation of all monthly internal reporting.

• Prepare monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy of all schedules.

• Prepare monthly analysis of Central Overheads to provide full details to CFO.

• Lead contact to external auditors and tax advisors.

• Provide detailed schedules and information as requested by external auditors during Interim Audit & Fieldwork.

• Lead / key contact for ad-hoc financial reporting activities.

• Key contact for Financial Reporting requirements to Parent Company.

• Projects and Continued Process Improvements.

Skills and experience that will help you be a success:

For this role we're looking for:

• CA qualified or equivalent – 1 year post qualifying experience.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting systems.

• High level of technical accounting knowledge and understanding of Accounting Standards.

• Robust communication skills both verbal and written. Must be comfortable to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business and convey financial information to non-financial colleagues.

• Organised, methodical with a high attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a busy working environment.

• Highly analytical and able to examine and utilise information to provide key insights to a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent Excel skills to advanced level are a must.

We believe that everyone has the potential for growth in our roles!  You may feel you don't tick every box for this role, but if you believe you have relevant experiences that could help you succeed we'd much rather you apply rather than rule yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs!  

Why join us:

We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies. Our Rewards & Benefits page has further information.

Our application process:

If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.  

Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course.

Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the application and screening process can be found on our career site.

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at HRTeam@whyteandmackay.com and we'll do what we can to support.