Job title: Financial Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Skills: Financial Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £70,000.00
Location: York, UK
Job ID: 73871

Job Description

Financial Accountant

 

Overview

We are recruiting a Financial Accountant to join a high-performing and growing business operating within the construction materials sector. The company is in a strong financial position, continues to perform exceptionally well, and benefits from a diverse product mix supplying a wide range of customers across the construction industry.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable yet dynamic organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial decision-making and continued growth.

 

 

Benefits

  • £65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience
  • Full time, Permanent, office based
  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays 
  • Flexible benefits , employee benefits app with discounts on gyms, restaurants, and shops, and access to a virtual GP 24/7 
  • Onsite parking

 

 

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts in accordance with IFRS, with particular focus on:
    • Lease accounting (IFRS 16)
    • Goodwill and intangible asset treatment
  • Production of consolidated group accounts, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
  • Ownership of statutory accounts preparation and acting as a key point of contact for:
    • External auditors
    • Internal audit processes
  • Leading audit preparation, ensuring robust documentation, controls, and timely delivery
  • Preparation and review of monthly management packs, providing clear commentary and variance analysis
  • Supporting FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis (beneficial but not essential)
  • Working closely with Management Accountants to:
    • Plan workloads
    • Set and manage timelines
    • Ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and reporting standards
  • Supporting senior finance stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and projects as required

 

 

Qualifications

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting background with demonstrable IFRS experience
  • Proven experience producing consolidated accounts
  • Solid understanding of audit requirements and experience managing audit processes
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
  • Confident communicator, able to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, or product-based businesses is advantageous

 

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