Senior Financial Accountant

EA First Compass House; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapid growth Med Tech company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain substantial experience in a short duration within an expanding market. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally with a background from a Big Four firm, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting in compliance with IFRS or US GAAP.
• Strong technical skills gained from a Big Four firm.
• Ability to manage month-end and year-end financial close processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Act as the primary finance contact for external audits.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified accountant

Job description

$200m investment into this Cambridge-based Med Tech organisation has launched them into their next phase of growth, which includes entering new lucrative markets and reorganising the finance department. You will be responsible for the financial reporting of the European entities, ensuring controls are in place and reports are produced. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who has qualified from a Big Four practice firm and is looking to gain 4 years of experience in 18 months.

Rapidly growing Med Tech company based in Cambridge. Offers hybrid working. They are restructuring the finance function to support expansion into new markets.

As Senior Financial Accountant, you will:

1. Manage the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
2. Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, or local GAAP.
3. Perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, prepayments, and accruals.
4. Ensure proper intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations.
5. Maintain accurate general ledger records for multiple legal entities.
6. Support the consolidation of financial statements, collaborating with the tax and business finance teams.
7. Prepare statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with local regulations.
8. Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies.
9. Act as the primary finance contact for external audits, providing documentation and explanations.
10. Support the finance team in preparing tax-related financial disclosures.

This role requires a technically strong ACA/ACCA qualified accountant, likely having gained their qualification with a Big Four firm. Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 plus benefits.

EA First Ltd are acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.