Financial Accountant

About our client

Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with a global leading engineering business based in Tewkesbury. Due to continued growth and development within the finance function, they are seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified accountant looking to make their first or second move from practice into industry. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will play a key role in statutory reporting, financial controls, compliance and technical accounting, supporting a complex and highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role offers exposure to IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards, interaction with senior stakeholders across the business and the opportunity to develop your career within a globally recognised Engineering organisation.

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packs.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare statutory financial statements under both IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Assist with technical accounting assessments and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Lead the balance sheet reconciliation process and ensure robust financial controls are maintained.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities, acting as a key contact for auditors.
• Assist with tax reporting, including corporation tax and VAT compliance.
• Support SOX and internal control compliance activities where required.
• Review and improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support business decision making.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects, including system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Recently qualified within a Top 20, mid-tier or independent accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting audits.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive approach with a desire to learn and develop.

Desirable Requirements

• Manufacturing, aerospace or engineering sector exposure.
• Experience working with complex group structures.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX or compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar.

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000.
• Life assurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Ongoing professional and career development.
• Opportunity to work within a global engineering organisation at the forefront of innovation.