Job Description
Join a stable and well-established finance team within a large, complex organisation where roles rarely become available. This is a permanent opportunity created following an internal move, offering the chance to take ownership of external reporting and statutory accounting in a structured and high-control environment.
You’ll work closely with an experienced senior leader (ex-audit background, 10+ years in role) within a team of nine, playing a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across financial reporting processes.
What you’ll do
• Take ownership of financial statements preparation, ensuring accuracy and readiness for year-end audit • Lead on balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and core financial accounting processes • Act as a key contact for internal and external audit, supporting a smooth and efficient audit cycle • Oversee VAT returns, tax compliance, and fixed asset accounting • Manage and support AP and Treasury teams (3 staff), ensuring high-quality outputs and strong controls • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, challenging data and enhancing financial controls • Support broader analytical work, including income trends and financial performance insights
What you’ll need
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) or QBE • Strong experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting (full ownership of financial statements) • Background in a large, complex organisation with high transaction volumes • Solid technical knowledge across financial statements, audit, VAT/tax, and balance sheet control • Audit background (external or internal) is highly desirable • Proactive, analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement and data integrity • Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders and handle queries independently
Benefits and working pattern
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days office / 2 from home) • Defined benefit pension (highly competitive) • 30 days annual leave + 5 additional concession days • Stable, supportive team with strong retention and tenure • Opportunity to play a key role during audit and year-end • Exposure to a complex and evolving financial environment
If you’re a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for a role where accuracy, ownership, and impact are key, apply now to be considered.