Job Description
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a major UK PLC seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support the business through a busy year-end and audit cycle. This is a hands-on technical accounting role suited to someone who is confident operating in a fast-paced, complex, and highly regulated environment.
You will play a key role in delivering statutory accounts, supporting external auditors, strengthening financial controls, and ensuring all reporting meets the highest standards of compliance and accuracy.
About the role
* Lead the preparation of year-end statutory accounts for UK entities under IFRS/FRS.
* Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring an efficient audit process.
* Prepare technical accounting papers and support the interpretation and application of accounting standards.
* Produce high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls are maintained.
* Support group consolidation processes and month-end close activities where required.
* Partner with internal finance teams to gather information, resolve queries and improve data quality.
* Assist in continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, systems, and controls.
What we’re looking for
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) ideally with strong technical grounding.
* Experience working in or with a PLC, large corporate group, or complex multi-entity environment.
* Strong understanding of audit, statutory reporting, and IFRS/FRS standards.
* Able to manage tight deadlines and priorities during peak reporting periods.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with auditors and senior stakeholders.
* Detail-focused, organised, and comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.