Financial Accountant

Essity AB; Willerby, Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity AB in the UK is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 15-month maternity cover based at Willerby or Dunstable, with a hybrid pattern of three days in the office and two from home.

You will oversee the end-to-end General Ledger, deliver accurate statements, ensure IFRS compliance, support audits, and partner with stakeholders across a global matrix organisation, while developing others.

Qualifications

• Proven general ledger accounting experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS and audit processes.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in a cross-cultural matrix organisation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end General Ledger processes and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits with confidence.
• Drive efficiency and quality across accounting processes.

Skills

GL accounting

SAP ERP

Excel

IFRS knowledge

Audit support

Stakeholder comms

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA accreditation

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

SAP ECC/S4

Office 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Willerby, UK
Dunstable, UK; Hull , United Kingdom

We are looking for a Financial Accountant for a 15 month maternity cover, to be based at either our Willerby or Dunstable site. This is a Hybrid role with 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home.

As the Financial Accountant you will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, acting as key contact for stakeholders and providing financial insights to support stakeholders' decisions.

What You Will Do

• Own the end-to-end General Ledger process: from transactions to final reporting
• Deliver accurate financial statements and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and company policies
• Support internal & external audits with confidence
• Drive quality and efficiency across accounting processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders across a global, matrix organisation
• Act as a trusted advisor to our stakeholders
• Coach and support colleagues, strengthening team capability

Who You Are

• An experienced accountant with proven General Ledger experience
• Confident working with SAP (ECC/S/4) and Office 365, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Knowledgeable in IFRS and audit processes
• Detail-focused, analytical and solutions-orientated
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver to tight deadlines
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• A role model for integrity, compliance and business ethics
• Passionate about continuous improvement and developing others
• A professionally qualified accountant with an ACA or ACCA accreditation; or part-qualified accountant
• Previous experience gained in a cross-cultural matrix organisation

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us