Job Description
Marks Sattin are partnering with a confidential, market‑leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Accountant. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected business with a global footprint, supporting complex, high‑value projects across multiple sectors.
The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, audit, treasury support, commercial finance and group-level activities, ideal for an ambitious accountant looking to develop within a dynamic and demanding environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate and compliant financial reporting in line with IFRS and UK GAAP, strengthening internal controls, and providing high‑quality financial insight to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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* Providing technical accounting guidance, particularly around IFRS (including IFRS 15) and UK GAAP
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* Preparing statutory financial statements to a high standard
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* Playing a key role in the year‑end audit and acting as a primary contact for external auditors
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* Maintaining robust internal controls and driving standardised reporting improvements
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* Working closely with internal stakeholders across Group Reporting, Commercial Finance, Treasury, Legal and Internal Audit
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* Supporting R&D tax credit processes and liaising with external advisors
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* Preparing monthly management accounts, board‑level reporting inputs and balance sheet reconciliations
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* Delivering variance analysis and performance insights against budget and forecast
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* Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
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* Preparing and managing weekly cashflow requirements when required
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* Providing ad‑hoc analysis and supporting project‑based finance decision‑making
About You
We're looking for a confident, detail‑driven accountant who thrives in a technical, fast‑paced setting.
You will have:
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* ACA / ACCA (or equivalent)
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* Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
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* Experience preparing statutory accounts
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* Solid experience with SAP and strong Excel capability
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* Ideally, experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project‑based environments
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* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
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* Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
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* The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
What's on Offer
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* Competitive salary and benefits package
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* Opportunity to join a high‑performing, globally recognised organisation
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* Exposure to a wide range of finance disciplines and business areas
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* Genuine potential for career development and progression
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* A collaborative environment that encourages ownership, continuous improvement and professional growth