We are seeking a technically strong and detail orientated Financial Accountant to partner closely with the Financial Controller and take ownership of key areas of financial reporting, audit, and balance sheet governance across multiple UK entities
This role offers responsibility for consolidation, month end governance, Board reporting, Capex oversight and audit readiness with clear scope for future line management.
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
- 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
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 [email protected]
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Skills Required
- Fully qualified accountant
- ACA or ACCA preferred (CIMA considered)
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Experience in multiple entity consolidation and financial control
- Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 101/102, IFRS, UK GAAP
- Advanced Excel skills
- ERP system experience
- Analytical, organised and commercially aware
What We Do
Kronospan is a global manufacturer and distributor of wood‑based panels and value‑added products — including particleboard, MDF, OSB, laminate flooring, melamine‑faced boards and resins — supplying furniture, interior design and construction markets worldwide. Founded in 1897, the group operates many production sites across multiple countries and emphasizes sustainable use of wood residues and resource‑efficient manufacturing.
