Senior Financial Accountant

The Senior Financial Accountant will play a vital role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting within this impressive international business. This permanent position, based in Kidlington, offers a hybrid work environment and an opportunity to manage key accounting functions effectively.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the manufacturing industry. As a forward thinking company, they are committed to maintaining high standards in their financial operations and fostering a professional and collaborative work environment.

Description

• The Senior Financial Accountant supports the accurate and timely delivery of the subsidiary's financial results in accordance with IFRS and Group accounting policies. The role plays a key part in the month-end close process, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls.

  What you will do

  • Assistance with the month-end close process to deliver accurate results as per the Group deadlines
  • Ensure underlying results are in accordance with Group Accounting Policies under IFRS
  • Assist with preparing monthly management reporting packs to support decision making
  • Prepare and review accounting journals within the finance system
  • Prepare short term (weekly) and long term (annual) cash flow forecasts
  • Reconciliation of the fixed asset register and preparation of monthly capex reports
  • Reconciliation of intercompany transactions and balances
  • Responsible for managing the labour costing processes
  • Provide insight to senior management via variance analysis and reporting
  • Responsible for maintaining and preparing high-quality balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with the year end preparation of local audited statutory accounts and the external audit process
  • Assist with internal audit process
  • Support with other statutory reporting obligations (e.g. ONS) and tax compliance queries
  • Support the continuous improvement of controls and processes across the business

Profile

A successful Senior Financial Accountant should be:

• Qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Excellent understanding of IFRS requirements and proven experience in a global and fast-paced organisation
• Previous experience in an accounting role at Big 4 preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work within tight deadlines

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Permanent position within a respected industrial/manufacturing organisation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.

If you are a detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant seeking a challenging role in Kidlington, this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today to take the next step in this growing sector!