Corporate Accountant

TL;DR

Corporate Accountant (Finance): Managing statutory and management reporting for corporate entities with an accent on technical accounting and financial control. Focus on IFRS compliance, multi-currency transactions, and the preparation of UK statutory accounts.

Location: Hybrid working from the Hemel Hempstead office (UK)

Company

Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies supporting aviation, ports, borders, defence, and urban security.

What you will do

• Prepare and maintain management reports for central functions using ledger and headcount data.
• Own management reporting structures, including cost centers and GL hierarchies, to enable effective cost control.
• Perform accounting under IFRS for central entities, covering loans, interest, equity transactions, dividends, and FX.
• Prepare UK statutory accounts and provide support for internal and external audits.
• Maintain data consistency between SAP, SAP BW, and Oracle EPM through mapping tables.
• Support financial forecasts, budgets, and various ad-hoc finance projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an industry role.
• Essential experience in UK statutory accounts preparation.
• Essential experience with multi-currency accounting.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards.
• Proven experience working with ledger systems, with SAP preferred.
• ACA or ACCA qualification preferred; CIMA considered if statutory accounting experience is demonstrated.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Hemel Hempstead.
• High-visibility role with exposure to complex group structures and senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to work in a change-driven organization focused on continuous improvement.
• Inclusive environment grounded in equality, ethics, and diversity.