Job Description
Your new company
Join a globally respected engineering and technology business that delivers mission-critical solutions across the aerospace, electronics, and industrial sectors. With a strong legacy of innovation and a performance-driven culture, the company is expanding its footprint through strategic acquisitions and continuous improvement. Operating in over 90 countries, the business is committed to ethics, operational excellence, and the development of its people.
Your new role
As Senior Accountant, you will be a key business partner to the Controller, responsible for maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial statements, and leading month-end close activities. You will ensure compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, while driving continuous improvement in financial reporting and internal controls. This role also involves managing external and internal audit relationships, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the development of financial policies and procedures.
What you'll need to succeed
* A finance qualification
* Strong progressive finance experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, and FP&A
* Expertise in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; Power BI experience would be a bonus.
* Proven ability to lead financial reporting processes and ensure compliance
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess the financial impact of business decisions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What's in it for you?
* Opportunity to join a high-performing, globally recognised business
* Be part of a strategic growth journey with exposure to international operations
* A culture focused on ethics, continuous improvement, and employee development
* Competitive salary and benefits package includes a high employee match pension and other benefits such as gym membership subsidies.
* A strong performance related bonus
* A collaborative and process-driven environment where your expertise will make a real impact
What you need to do now
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