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.