Financial Accountant - Maternity Cover

The Opportunity

This 12 month fixed term contract offers a broad and highly visible role within a dynamic, international SME environment. Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of financial accounting with a particular focus on the balance sheet, while also playing a key role in driving process improvements, managing a small team, and supporting global operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys variety, responsibility and working in a fast-paced, people-focused business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the balance sheet, including all reconciliations across the business
• Oversight of balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities
• Management of intercompany processes, including recharges and monthly reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly group balance sheet consolidations
• Leading the year-end group consolidation and financial statement process
• Review and submission of VAT returns across multiple entities
• Management and development of a team of two
• Oversight of bank reconciliations, sales ledger and purchase ledger reviews
• Strengthening and maintaining internal controls and financial processes
• Leading the year-end timetable and audit process, including liaison with external auditors
• Partnering with operational teams across the business
• Supporting the Group CFO and collaborating with global finance teams
• Ad hoc project and finance support as required

About You

• Fully qualified (ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting background with balance sheet expertise
• Previous experience managing or mentoring team members
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail with strong analytical ability
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Sage
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach
• Professional, discreet and confident in handling sensitive information
• Positive attitude with a sense of humour and team first mindset

Why Apply?

• Join a globally recognised, premium brand
• Broad, high-impact role with exposure across an international business
• Work in a sociable, energetic and highly collaborative environment
• Strong emphasis on culture, team connection and shared success
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing organisation