Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

XB Consultants; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial group is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their UK finance team. This hybrid position involves managing accounting and reporting for over 50 entities while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical finance skills, at least 5-6 years of experience, and excellent interpersonal abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career within a dynamic and multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a finance or business related subject.
• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA (Part qualified considered with experience).
• At least 5-6 years experience in a dynamic and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting and reporting activities for the UK business.
• Hands on financial accounting and reporting to US GAAP and IFRS.
• Supervise junior members of the finance team.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reporting to US GAAP and IFRS

Interpersonal skills

Experience with auditors

Self-starter

Education

Degree in finance or business

Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

Position: Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

Location: South Yorkshire (Hybrid - 2 days office)

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Reporting, we are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to be responsible for the UK entities of this global industrial group.

The company are extremely international, have operations across the globe and a market leader in their sector. This position will be a key hire in UK finance team working across accounting, tax, controlling, FP&A etc as well as the business in the UK and EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting and reporting activities for the UK business
• Hands on financial accounting and reporting to US GAAP and IFRS
• Statutory reporting for 50+ UK entities
• Business partner with the business units as well as leadership team, examining financial performance, investigating opportunities for profit enhancement, and recommending actions that promote improved financial results
• Responsible for statutory audit, compliance and internal controls (SOC) working closely with counterparts across EMEA
• Point of contact for external partners including auditors and regulatory bodies
• Supervise junior members of the finance team
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with the leadership team

Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a finance or business related subject
• Qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA... (Part qualified will be considered with significant experience)
• Big 4 or practice background preferred
• At least 5-6 years (or 2 years post qual) experience in a dynamic and international environment
• Solid experience in financial accounting and reporting to US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience in compliance, SOX and internal controls
• Experience working across multiple finance departments - tax, audit, controlling, FP&A...
• Self-Starter with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with and supporting senior management required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Summary

This is a great opportunity for a qualified and experience finance professional to join a truly global organisation and rapidly develop your career within a multinational and dynamic environment.