Senior Financial Accountant

Job in Willerby, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU2, England, UK

Listing for: Essity

Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-05-27

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 GBP Yearly GBP 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Position: Senior Financial Accountant — 12-Month Fixed-Term
Location: Willerby

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to cover Maternity for a 12-month period at our Willerby site.

As the Senior Financial Accountant you will oversee complex financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, acting as key contact for stakeholders and providing financial insights to support stakeholders' decisions.

What You Will Do

Own the end-to-end General Ledger process: from transactions to final reporting
Deliver accurate financial statements, reconciliations and complex adjustments
Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, internal controls and company policies
Support and lead internal & external audits with confidence
Act as a trusted advisor on complex accounting topics
Drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across accounting processes
Collaborate with stakeholders across a global, matrix organisation
Coach and support colleagues, strengthening team capability

Who You Are

An experienced accountant with proven General Ledger experience
Confident working with SAP (ECC/S/4) and Office 365, particularly Microsoft Excel
Knowledgeable in IFRS/local GAAP and audit processes
Detail‑focused, analytical and solutions‑orientated
Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver to tight deadlines
A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
A role model for integrity, compliance and business ethics
Passionate about continuous improvement and developing others
A professionally qualified accountant with an ACA or ACCA accreditation
Previous experience gained in a complex, cross cultural matrix organisation

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well‑being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you’ll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

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Application End Date: 17 Jun 2026

Job Requisition y261909

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