Senior Financial Accountant

ICAEW; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

Global exposure

Job summary

ICAEW in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of financial accounting and reporting for multiple international entities. You will lead month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory accounting requirements, while coordinating internal and external audits and partnering with stakeholders across finance, tax and operations.

This role offers exposure to regional and global finance projects in a large, complex organization with a strong

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting fundamentals.
• Experience in a large corporate environment or Top 10 practice.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own financial accounting and reporting for multiple international entities.
• Lead month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage internal and external audits and partner with finance, tax and operations.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.
• Contribute to regional and global finance projects within a large, evolving environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Your new company

An established global business is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. Operating across multiple international entities, the business offers the scale, complexity and exposure that will appeal to ambitious finance professionals looking to broaden their experience within a collaborative and well-supported environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders, international operations and ongoing finance transformation initiatives.

Your new role

You'll take ownership of the financial accounting and reporting activities for a number of international entities, leading month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory accounting requirements. A key part of the role will involve managing internal and external audits, partnering with stakeholders across finance, tax and operations, and driving process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to regional and global finance projects, making this an ideal move for someone who enjoys working in a large, complex and evolving environment.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting fundamentals gained either in a large corporate environment or within a Top 10 accountancy practice. This role is particularly well suited to a first-time mover from practice looking to gain commercial experience, as well as candidates from large, matrix organisations who enjoy working across multiple stakeholders and entities. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in process improvement and continuous development will be key to your success. Experience of SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll join a global organisation that can offer genuine career development, broad international exposure and the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance leaders. You'll gain valuable experience across financial accounting, audit, controls and transformation projects while being part of a business that invests in its people and encourages progression. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a flexible, hybrid working environment with long-term career opportunities.