Senior Financial Accountant

Cheshire Permanent View Job Description
This role will contribute to the preparation of all internal and external reporting; providing accurate financial data to assist the business in measuring achievement of its objectives.
  • Ideal move for a second move from practice!
  • Excellent salary and benefits with flexibility and hybrid working.

About Our Client

A large, commercially successful business operating with significant operational complexity and reporting into a wider corporate group.

Job Description

  • Lead the Group month‑end close process, identifying and delivering process improvements, ERP upgrades, and finance module implementations.
  • Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and detailed analysis across general ledger and sub‑ledger accounts.
  • Prepare statutory accounts, including supporting notes and disclosures.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors throughout audit processes.
  • Liaise with internal teams and external tax advisers to support corporation tax and VAT filings, including preparation of reconciliations.
  • Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure accurate classification, reporting, and compliance of Excise Duty to HMRC.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement automation tools to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
  • Support Group sustainability reporting requirements in line with wider reporting obligations.

The Successful Applicant

Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant

Technically sound experience preferably from a practice background

Process improvement experience

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid/flexible working
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced Company pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking



Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6998789
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-042026-6998789