Financial Accountant

Job Description

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and trial balances
• Produce consolidated and entity level financial statements
• Own the monthly Board Pack and Group reporting submissions
• Oversee Capex, fixed assets and balance sheet governance
• Maintain loan schedules and support cash flow forecasting
• Coordinate audit processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Drive financial data integrity and continuous improvement
• Lead and coordinate interim and year-end external audits across multiple UK entities
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and internal audit reviews
• Own the Financial Accounts Audit File and ensure full audit readiness at all times
• Drive implementation of audit recommendations and ongoing control improvements

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred; CIMA considered)
• Minimum 3 years' PQE
• Experience in multiple entity consolidation and financial control
• Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships
• Strong technical knowledge (FRS 101/102, IFRS, UK GAAP)
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills
• Analytical, organised and commercially aware

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad, governance-focused role with progression into future leadership responsibility.
For further information, please contact HR@Kronospan.co.uk

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