Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at a forward-thinking manufacturing company in Sheffield as a Financial Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse financial projects that have a strategic impact. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including hybrid working options and a flexitime policy, you will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are a UK-qualified accountant eager to make a difference in a corporate setting, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working options

Flexitime policy

Bank extra holiday

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in corporate finance or practice.
• UK-qualified accountant with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage corporation tax and liaise with HMRC and auditors.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Analysis

Tax Management

ERP Systems (SAP)

MS Office Proficiency

Education

UK-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Financial Accountant 12-month FTC

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the finance team at a multi-million-pound manufacturing organisation, based in Sheffield, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires an immediate start or availability at very short notice, making it ideal for a UK-qualified accountant ready to step into a dynamic corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Schedule, coordinate, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Liaise with the FSSC on centralised sub-ledger processes.
• Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.
• Analyse financial results against expectations, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide technical accounting support to finance teams, senior management, and HQ.
• Mentor and develop team members in the accounting department.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and company law changes.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, tax consultants, and authorities.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for UK entities.

Treasury

• Manage short-term and long-term liquidity planning, optimising financial processes.
• Oversee operational banking, coordinating with corporate bankers, FSSC, and Group Treasury.
• Report liquidity positions to senior management and process intercompany funding and hedging requirements.
• Mentor and develop team members in the treasury department.

Tax

• Manage corporation tax, deferred tax, VAT, and other applicable tax filings.
• Act as the main contact for HMRC, external tax consultants, auditors, and corporate tax teams.
• Investigate and resolve tax-related issues while identifying potential tax risks or opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• UK-qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA).
• Several years of professional experience in a corporate finance function or practice.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary - up to £60,000 per annum.
• Generous holiday allowance - 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working options - balance office and remote work.
• Flexitime policy - core hours 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, with flexibility.
• Bank extra holiday - work additional hours and bank up to 6 extra days off.

Why Join This Company?

• Work with a forward-thinking team in a large, corporate setting within the manufacturing industry.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a leading organisation.
• Engage in diverse financial projects with strategic business impact.

If you're interested in this role, please click apply or feel free to call me on 07858986254 to learn more about this role.