Senior Financial Accountant (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Senior Financial Accountant (Manufacturing): Managing complex financial reporting and compliance for a global engineering organisation with an accent on IFRS and UK GAAP. Focus on preparing statutory financial statements, leading year-end audits, and delivering commercial financial insights to senior stakeholders.

Location: Not explicitly stated, but requires knowledge of UK GAAP

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Company

A market-leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation supporting high-value projects across multiple sectors.

What you will do

• Provide technical accounting guidance focused on IFRS (including IFRS 15) and UK GAAP.
• Prepare statutory financial statements to a high standard.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
• Deliver monthly management accounts, board-level reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform variance analysis and provide performance insights against budgets and forecasts.
• Support R&D tax credit processes and manage weekly cashflow requirements.

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Proven experience in preparing statutory accounts.
• Solid experience with SAP and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Confidence and strong communication skills for interacting with senior stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing, globally recognised organisation.
• Broad exposure to various finance disciplines and business areas.
• Genuine potential for career development and professional progression.
• Collaborative work environment that encourages ownership and continuous improvement.