Financial Accountant Lead

Morson Edge; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Financial Accountant for a Wolverhampton-based aerospace client on a 12-month contract. The role sits in the Finance team at senior level, working on IFRS reporting, statutory accounts, tax packs and audits.

You will oversee accounting across four legal entities, manage audits, maintain internal controls, and drive process improvements in a hybrid role (3 days on site). ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent qualification required.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with IFRS knowledge and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax packs.
• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements for multiple entities.
• Oversee IFRS-compliant accounting across four legal entities.
• Lead external and group audits and manage auditors as main contact.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Deadlines

Education

Fully qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW or equivalent

Tools

IFRS

Job description

Financial Accountant; Wolverhampton; 12 month Contract: GBP(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

This role is responsible for overseeing statutory reporting, compliance, and financial accounting activities across multiple legal entities, ensuring alignment with IFRS and internal governance requirements. The post holder will work closely with the Group Finance function, supporting statutory tax packs, group audits, and end-to-end accounting processes in a complex and regulated environment.

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.

CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits