Financial Accountant Lead

Morson Edge; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant for a 12-month contract with an aerospace client in Wolverhampton. The role is senior-level and focuses on financial accounting, reporting and audits.

The position is hybrid, with three days on site, and requires fully qualified accounting credentials and strong IFRS know‑how to manage multiple entities and statutory filings.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW or equivalent).
• Experience in financial accounting within large, complex businesses; defence sector experience desirable.
• Strong IFRS understanding and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities and coordinating audits.
• Hybrid working experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Oversee accounting for four legal entities with IFRS reporting.
• Produce statutory accounts and tax packs, ensuring deadlines.
• Lead external and group audits; liaison with auditors.
• Support process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent

Job description

Financial Accountant; Wolverhampton; 12 month Contract: £(Apply online only) per day paye (DOE); Inside IR35; Hybrid role 3 days per week on site. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our Aerospace client based in Wolverhampton for a Financial Accountant , working at a senior level ,to join their Finance team on a 12 month temporary contract

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Oversee financial accounting activities for four legal entities, ensuring all reporting is compliant with IFRS.
• Produce statutory accounts and statutory tax packs, ensuring submissions meet group and regulatory deadlines.
• Support and coordinate group financial accounting activities and consolidation processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger reviews.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead and manage external audits and group audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors.
• Ensure all statutory, legal, and regulatory reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain strong internal controls and oversee compliance with financial governance frameworks.
• Support internal audit requests and ensure remediation actions are implemented effectively.

Tax & Legal Compliance

• Assist with the preparation of tax information and support corporate tax compliance activities.
• Ensure all legal entity reporting meets local regulatory requirements.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Manage end-to-end financial processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and simplification.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Support system developments, process enhancements, and control strengthening activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW or equivalent).
• Strong experience in financial accounting within large, complex businesses; defence sector experience desirable.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and tax packs.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multiple legal entities.
• Demonstrable experience working with auditors and managing group audit processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a hybrid working environment beneficial.