Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Derbyshire - Hybrid (2 days in 3 days remote)
£75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

SF Partners are supporting a superb organisation who is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a successful and growing international group. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of statutory reporting, audit management and technical accounting activities within a dynamic and evolving business. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, driving audit excellence and supporting strategic finance initiatives.

This role would particularly suit a qualified accountant with a strong audit experience gained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice and is looking for a broad, high-profile position offering genuine exposure and progression opportunities.

The Role of the Financial Accountant:

- Financial Reporting & Statutory Accounts
- Preparation of statutory financial statements for the Group and its subsidiary entities.
- Supporting the preparation of Group consolidated financial statements.
- Assisting with quarterly and year-end statutory reporting requirements.
- Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations to support financial reporting accuracy.
- Managing and coordinating the annual Group audit process.
- Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Driving the timely delivery of audit requirements across multiple entities.
- Developing and implementing standardised audit processes, templates and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
- Ensuring robust audit trails and supporting documentation are maintained.
- Preparing technical accounting papers and position papers under UK GAAP and US GAAP.
- Maintaining and updating Group accounting policies and procedures.
- Providing technical guidance and support to finance teams across the Group.
- Liaising with external advisers on statutory accounting and audit-related matters.
- Supporting a range of finance and business improvement projects.
- Working closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and wider finance team, on strategic initiatives.
- Contributing to continuous improvement across reporting, controls and finance processes.

Essential Requirements
- ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
- Previous external audit experience gained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice.
- Strong experience of statutory accounting and audit management.
- Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Proven track record of delivering audit plans and reporting deadlines successfully.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office capabilities.
- Experience working within industry following practice training.
- Exposure to US GAAP or a willingness to develop expertise in this area.
- Manufacturing sector experience.
- Previous exposure to Group consolidations and multi-entity environments.