Financial Accountant (ACA ICAEW) in Leeds

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for Peoples Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Finance Team.

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and detail-oriented Financial Accountant (ACA ICAEW qualified) to join a high-performing finance function. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will be part of a small team of qualified accountants, working closely with senior finance stakeholders across the business. The role offers significant exposure to both Group and local reporting, with a strong focus on delivering accurate and timely financial information. You will play a key role in month-end and year-end close processes, statutory reporting, and maintaining a robust internal control environment. Beyond core reporting responsibilities, you will act as a key point of contact for external auditors and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes. This is a role that combines technical expertise with business partnering, offering the opportunity to influence and enhance financial operations within a growing organisation.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Meeting Group month-end reporting requirements, including submission and analysis of monthly results to the German parent company (STADA), as well as managing and controlling general and admin expense cost centres.
• Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and analysis, driving the audit process and coordinating audit deliverables. This includes preparation of year-end stat packs and ensuring efficiencies and learnings from previous audits are implemented.
• Management of external financial audits, including statutory year-end audits, alongside non-statutory engagements (Department of Health, MHRA etc.).
• Maintenance of a strong internal control environment, working with finance colleagues and stakeholders to ensure robust procedures and controls are in place and adhered to.
• Control of the balance sheet, including ownership, preparation, and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts in line with both Group IFRS and local FRS 101 reporting.
• Supporting the FP&A team during budget and forecast processes.
• Completion and delivery of external reporting and returns, including VPAG and ONS.
• Ownership and responsibility for CAPEX, Fixed Assets, and Assets Under Construction (AUC) in line with Group IFRS and local GAAP.
• Ownership and responsibility for lease accounting under IFRS 16.
• Ownership of ledgers for subsidiary companies and monthly reconciliations for local accounting to SAP ledgers.
• Ad hoc support and project work across the wider Finance team to ensure overall team deliverables are achieved.

What We Are Looking For

• ACA ICAEW qualified with at least 2 years post-qualified experience (PQE).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 101).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate financial data clearly.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, using initiative to solve problems and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems, along with prior involvement in audit processes and statutory reporting, would be advantageous.

How We Care For You

At STADA UK our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 5% employer contribution rates.
• Hybrid working - we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing - offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.