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.