Senior Financial Accountant

Posted 9 hours 23 minutes ago by Michael Page Finance

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Job Description

This role will contribute to the preparation of all internal and external reporting; providing accurate financial data to assist the business in measuring achievement of its objectives.

Client Details

A large, commercially successful business operating with significant operational complexity and reporting into a wider corporate group.

Description

  • Lead the Group month-end close process, identifying and delivering process improvements, ERP upgrades, and finance module implementations.
  • Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and detailed analysis across general ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
  • Prepare statutory accounts, including supporting notes and disclosures.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors throughout audit processes.
  • Liaise with internal teams and external tax advisers to support corporation tax and VAT filings, including preparation of reconciliations.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure accurate classification, reporting, and compliance of Excise Duty to HMRC.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement automation tools to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
  • Support Group sustainability reporting requirements in line with wider reporting obligations.

Profile

Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant

Technically sound experience preferably from a practice background

Process improvement experience

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid/flexible working
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced Company pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking