We are looking for a seasoned professional to join our team in Darwen, UK!
That feeling when… everything works together is what makes working at Valmet unique!
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19.000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
Valmet Country Finance Senior Accountant supports in ensuring compliance with local and IFRS reporting standards, statutory and taxation requirements, and group financial policies for legal entities. This role supports the Finance Manager for the UK legal entity in managing audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and legal entity governance while supporting structural changes and integrations.
As Senior Accountant, you will be part of Valmet global Operational Finance, Country Finance team.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance of legal entity financial statements.
- Complying with business related tax obligations, accounting standards (IFRS, LGAAP), and other regulations.
- Providing support on accounting and reporting matters to Global Financial Operations, other internal, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating and completing annual statutory audit and group audit reviews. Monitoring the progress and discussing findings with auditors, Operational, Group and Business Finance.
- Monitoring correctness of balance sheet and taking actions with other responsible parties when needed.
- Supporting legal entity-related topics with local authorities (e.g., statistical reports).
- Liaising with local external partners (e.g. HMRC).
- Supporting with planning and estimation
What you need to be successful:
- Finance, Accounting recognised qualification – CIMA, ACA or ACCA
- Previous working experience (3+ years) within financial accounting and reporting preferably in an international business environment
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards
- Experience and knowledge of finance solutions and ERP systems
- Ability to drive change and adapt quickly to changing business models and processes
- Proven resilience in a changing business environment
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Understanding of business model, and way to operate in a global matrix organization
- High degree of personal drive, with the initiative to solve problems in a pragmatic, time effective manner
- Excellent communication skills.
What We Offer:
You will be part of a team of professionals, who respect each other and work well together. We offer an interesting role in an energetic and forward-looking global finance community, a truly global network of colleagues and an opportunity to grow professionally. Responsibility in this role will initially be UK legal entity, but expansion of the scope to other countries is possible. We offer hybrid working possibilities a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Additional information
Applications will be handled upon receipt and potential candidates contacted already during the application period. If you are interested in taking the next step on your career path, please send your application no later than 25th September 2026, via the link provided.
Join the team!
Skills Required
- Recognized finance or accounting qualification such as CIMA, ACA, or ACCA
- 3+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably in an international business environment
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards
- Experience with finance solutions and ERP systems
- Ability to drive change and adapt quickly to changing business models and processes
- Proven resilience in a changing business environment
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships
- Understanding of business models and operating in a global matrix organization
- High personal drive and initiative to solve problems pragmatically and efficiently
- Excellent communication skills
What We Do
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. We aim to become the global champion in serving our customers. Valmet's strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bioenergy production. Our advanced services and automation solutions improve the reliability and performance of our customers' processes and enhance the effective utilization of raw materials and energy. Valmet's net sales in 2019 were approximately EUR 3.5 billion. Our more than 13,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
