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.
