Job Description

As our new R2R Accountant, you'll play a vital role in providing financial accounting and reporting support to the Scott Bader India and wider Asia teams.


You will help raise the quality and focus of financial reporting, enhance business performance, and optimise the liquidity position.


You'll be part of a collaborative finance team, working closely with colleagues across India, Australia, and the Asia region. Reporting to the Finance Controller, you'll ensure financial operations run smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and service.

Some of your key responsibilities:

Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly financial results and support annual budgets and forecasts. Manage the annual audit process, acting as the main point of contact and ensuring all required information is available. Ensure timely and accurate completion of statutory accounts, tax returns, and other financial reporting obligations. Support the Regional CFO - Asia in improving accounting processes and ensuring compliance with Group and local regulations. Maintain robust internal controls, safeguarding company assets and promoting best practice in working capital management. Provide proactive financial reporting and analysis to support performance improvement and decision-making.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

You hold a master's degree with a recognised accounting qualification. Minimum 3 years' experience in financial accounting or reporting, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and ERP system experience. Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and regions. A proactive mindset with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. Integrity, teamwork, and a passion for delivering excellence.

What's in it for me?

A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes. Inclusion in our group medical insurance subsidised by Scott Bader, alongside free membership to our employee assistance programme. Access to group personal accident cover. Employee Provident fund alongside our Scott Bader gratuity scheme. 21 days annual leave entitlement plus 12 Public Holidays We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of INR 51,762 in any one year.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.


We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.


Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited - in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.