Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer in the UK seeks a qualified Financial Accountant to support their growing team in Warrington. This role focuses on financial operations, compliance, and reporting, promising excellent benefits and opportunities for career growth in a sustainable industry.

Benefits

Pension Contribution: Up to 9% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong SAP FICO knowledge and IT proficiency.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on approach to finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger, Purchase & Sales Ledger.
• Support month, quarter, and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and financial regulations.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

SAP FICO

Excel

Access

Power BI

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Location: Warrington (Hybrid - 2 days per week remote)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

Company Overview

Are you a qualified accountant ready to take your career to the next level? A forward-thinking, environmentally responsible chemical manufacturer, specialising in sustainable silica-based products with a global presence across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Warrington.

As part of their growing manufacturing plant, this newly created role is based at their Warrington site - the financial hub of the division. With continued growth and expanding responsibilities, they are strengthening their finance team and looking for a Financial Accountant to help drive global operational excellence.

Salary and Benefits of the Financial Accountant

• Pension Contribution: Up to 9% employer contribution

Information on the Role of the Financial Accountant

As the Financial Accountant, you will be supporting financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting. You'll work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Team, with a particular focus on transactional finance, reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant:

Financial Operations

• Manage the General Ledger, Purchase & Sales Ledger
• Prepare, post, and review journal entries ensuring documentation and accuracy
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance in all transactions
• Support month, quarter, and year-end closing activities
• Maintain and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, including expenditure, revenue, and assets
• Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate inventory control

Fixed Assets & Intercompany Transactions

• Manage CAPEX, asset depreciation, and disposals
• Ensure balanced and reconciled intercompany transactions
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in intercompany balances

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and financial regulations (supported by tax specialists as needed)
• Contribute to the integrity of the internal control framework

What You'll Need as the Financial Accountant

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong SAP FICO knowledge and IT proficiency (Excel, Access, ideally Power BI)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A methodical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to finance

How to Apply

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