Senior Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a financial accountant. You will prepare and review statutory accounts, lead the month-end closing process, and enhance financial reporting efficiency while collaborating with international teams. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave with option to buy additional days

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting.
• Exposure to both statutory and management accounts.
• Ability to collaborate with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts in compliance with regulations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Develop management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Financial accounting

Statutory accounts

Management accounts

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Job description

• Great development opportunity
• Hybrid & flexible working options

About Our Client

Join a leading global manufacturing organization with a strong footprint across multiple continents. Our dynamic business drives innovation and operational excellence across diverse markets, supported by a robust financial team headquartered overseas.

Job Description

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  Prepare and review statutory accounts in compliance with local regulations and group policies.
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  Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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  Develop management accounts and financial reports to support business units and senior leadership.
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  Collaborate closely with global finance teams to consolidate financial data and support audits.
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  Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and systems to enhance reporting efficiency.
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  Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support business forecasting and budgeting.

The Successful Applicant

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  Proven experience in financial accounting, with exposure to both statutory and management accounts.
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  Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
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  Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and collaborate with international teams.
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  Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) preferred, although QBE candidates will be considered.

What's on Offer

• Salary in the region of £50,000 to £55,000, level dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working options, with the option to work from home combined with working from the offices (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
• Flexibility available with working hours.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave with option to buy additional days.