Financial Accountant; Wolverhampton; 12 month Contract: £(Apply online only) per day paye (DOE); Inside IR35; Hybrid role 3 days per week on site. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our Aerospace client based in Wolverhampton for a Financial Accountant , working at a senior level ,to join their Finance team on a 12 month temporary contract
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
- Oversee financial accounting activities for four legal entities, ensuring all reporting is compliant with IFRS.
- Produce statutory accounts and statutory tax packs, ensuring submissions meet group and regulatory deadlines.
- Support and coordinate group financial accounting activities and consolidation processes.
- Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger reviews.
Audit & Compliance
- Lead and manage external audits and group audits, acting as the key point of contact for auditors.
- Ensure all statutory, legal, and regulatory reporting requirements are met.
- Maintain strong internal controls and oversee compliance with financial governance frameworks.
- Support internal audit requests and ensure remediation actions are implemented effectively.
Tax & Legal Compliance
- Assist with the preparation of tax information and support corporate tax compliance activities.
- Ensure all legal entity reporting meets local regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Manage end-to-end financial processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and simplification.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
- Support system developments, process enhancements, and control strengthening activities.
Skills & Experience Required
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAEW or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial accounting within large, complex businesses; defence sector experience desirable.
- Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and tax packs.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience managing multiple legal entities.
- Demonstrable experience working with auditors and managing group audit processes.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work to strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
- Previous experience in a hybrid working environment beneficial.
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