Financial Accountant

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kronospan in the United Kingdom is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to partner with the Financial Controller and take ownership of financial reporting, audit, and balance sheet governance across multiple UK entities.

The role includes consolidation, month-end governance, Board reporting, Capex oversight and audit readiness, with clear scope for future leadership responsibilities. A fully qualified accountant with PQE and strong IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred; CIMA considered).
• Minimum 3 years' PQE.
• Experience in multiple entity consolidation and financial control.
• Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge (FRS 101/102, IFRS, UK GAAP).
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills.
• Analytical, organised and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and trial balances.
• Produce consolidated and entity level financial statements.
• Own the monthly Board Pack and Group reporting submissions.
• Oversee Capex, fixed assets and balance sheet governance.
• Maintain loan schedules and support cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate audit processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive financial data integrity and continuous improvement.
• Lead and coordinate interim and year-end external audits across multiple UK entities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and internal audit reviews.
• Own the Financial Accounts Audit File and ensure full audit readiness at all times.
• Drive implementation of audit recommendations and ongoing control improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Audit management

Excel

ERP systems

UK GAAP IFRS

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA preferred; CIMA considered)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

We are seeking a technically strong and detail orientated Financial Accountant to partner closely with the Financial Controller and take ownership of key areas of financial reporting, audit, and balance sheet governance across multiple UK entities. This role offers responsibility for consolidation, month end governance, Board reporting, Capex oversight and audit readiness with clear scope for future line management.

Job Description

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and trial balances
• Produce consolidated and entity level financial statements
• Own the monthly Board Pack and Group reporting submissions
• Oversee Capex, fixed assets and balance sheet governance
• Maintain loan schedules and support cash flow forecasting
• Coordinate audit processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Drive financial data integrity and continuous improvement
• Lead and coordinate interim and year-end external audits across multiple UK entities
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and internal audit reviews
• Own the Financial Accounts Audit File and ensure full audit readiness at all times
• Drive implementation of audit recommendations and ongoing control improvements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred; CIMA considered)
• Minimum 3 years' PQE
• Experience in multiple entity consolidation and financial control
• Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships
• Strong technical knowledge (FRS 101/102, IFRS, UK GAAP)
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills
• Analytical, organised and commercially aware

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad, governance-focused role with progression into future leadership responsibility.

For further information, please contact [e-mail]