Financial Accountant

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Job summary

A renowned online print company in Southend on Sea, Essex, is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and IFRS compliance. The role involves collaboration with the German group company and includes responsibilities such as preparing financial statements, maintaining internal controls, and supporting tax compliance. Candidates should be qualified accountants with 2–3+ years of experience and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid flexibility, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in financial accounting or audit.
• Good technical knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to financial policies.
• Coordinate with finance teams at the German group company.

Skills

Financial accounting

IFRS compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical capability

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified or nearly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant

Tools

Financial systems knowledge

Job description

Financial Accountant | Southend on Sea, Essex

Solopress is looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Financial Accountant to join our friendly and hardworking finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this pivotal role will ensure accurate financial reporting, IFRS compliance, and strong internal controls. The role will also include close collaboration with our German group company, supporting intercompany alignment and group-level reporting.

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and review of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to financial policies and best practices
• Coordinate with finance teams at the German group company to align accounting processes, intercompany reconciliations, and group reporting standards
• Support monthly management accounts, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Prepare year-end audit files and act as liaison with external auditors
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial data
• Support tax compliance, including VAT and corporation tax, in collaboration with advisors
• Recommend and drive improvements in reporting systems, automation, and group integration
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and group-level initiatives

Role Requirements

• Qualified or nearly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant. QBE considered
• 2–3+ years of experience in financial accounting or audit
• Good technical knowledge of IFRS
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical capability
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and internationally
• Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Clear communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or e-commerce sectors is desirable
• Previous experience with intercompany reporting and consolidations desirable

What We Offer

• A supportive and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid flexibility (office-based with some flexibility).
• Career development opportunities.
• The chance to work within an international group structure

Company

Solopress is an online print company based in Essex, serving UK businesses and print resellers since 1999. We held the title for 2024 PrintWeek’s Company of the Year, the most prestigious award in our industry.

We are proud of the positive workplace culture we have built at Solopress, through policies and practices that ensure everyone can contribute to our shared success.

Throughout procurement and production, the company champions sustainable working practices, responsibly sourced materials and recyclable products.

With super-fast turnaround times, excellent print quality and exceptional customer service, Solopress is the UK’s most trusted printer, with over 35,000 Trustpilot reviews.

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