Financial Accountant
We are looking for a Financial Accountant for a 15 month maternity cover, to be based at either our Willerby or Dunstable site. This is a Hybrid role with 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home.
As the Financial Accountant you will oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, acting as key contact for stakeholders and providing financial insights to support stakeholders' decisions.
What You Will Do
- Own the end-to-end General Ledger process: from transactions to final reporting
- Deliver accurate financial statements and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and company policies
- Support internal & external audits with confidence
- Drive quality and efficiency across accounting processes
- Collaborate with stakeholders across a global, matrix organisation
- Act as a trusted advisor to our stakeholders
- Coach and support colleagues, strengthening team capability
Who You Are
- An experienced accountant with proven General Ledger experience
- Confident working with SAP (ECC/S/4) and Office 365, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Knowledgeable in IFRS and audit processes
- Detail-focused, analytical and solutions-orientated
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver to tight deadlines
- A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- A role model for integrity, compliance and business ethics
- Passionate about continuous improvement and developing others
- A professionally qualified accountant with an ACA or ACCA accreditation; or part-qualified accountant
- Previous experience gained in a cross-cultural matrix organisation
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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Application End Date:06 Sept 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity261909Skills Required
- Proven General Ledger experience
- Experience with SAP (ECC/S/4)
- Proficient with Office 365, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of IFRS and audit processes
- Ability to support internal and external audits
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or part-qualified
- Previous experience in a cross-cultural matrix organisation
- Detail-focused, analytical and solutions-oriented
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver to tight deadlines
- Strong communication and collaborative teamworking skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and developing others (coaching)
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
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