Overview
Financial Accountant role focused on statutory reporting, balance sheet integrity and audit in Northampton. The position is part of a well‑established, privately owned organisation operating across the UK and Europe, with a strong operational footprint, growing international presence and a clear focus on robust governance, compliance and financial control.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations and substantiation
* Preparation and oversight of statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards
* Responsibility for statutory, regulatory and compliance reporting obligations
* Leading external and internal audit processes and managing audit relationships
* Oversight of tax compliance including corporation tax, VAT, payroll taxes and statutory filings
* Maintaining and enhancing financial controls, policies and procedures
* Accurate accounting for fixed assets, leases, provisions, accruals and prepayments
* Ownership of the general ledger and chart of accounts
* Oversight of cash, banking and treasury processes
* Ensuring finance systems support strong control, auditability and data integrity
* Providing technical accounting support and guidance to senior finance leadership
* Leading and developing a finance team with a strong financial accounting discipline
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role with strong technical accounting background and deep balance‑sheet expertise
* Demonstrable experience preparing statutory accounts, managing audits and ensuring full compliance with UK accounting standards and tax requirements
* Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
* High level of attention to detail and a strong control‑focused mindset
* Ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to complex transactions and to communicate confidently with auditors and external advisors
* Strong Excel skills; experience with established finance systems is advantageous
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary with experience and the opportunity to take on a senior, technically focused position with clear accountability and ownership. You will operate in a complex UK and European environment within a well‑structured finance function, enjoying a high level of autonomy and exposure to a strong governance‑led culture. The organisation provides supportive senior leadership, an attractive overall benefits package including pension and holiday allowance.
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