Financial Accountant – Consolidation & Audit Lead

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

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.