Senior Financial Accountant, Wakefield
$31,200,000–$41,600,000 year
HybridWakefield, England, United Kingdom
Wakefield, England, United KingdomHybridFull Time$31,200,000–$41,600,000 yearSenior LevelLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLarge
Job Summary
Own the ledger for a HH Global legal entity within the EMEA region, preparing monthly management accounts, P+L, and balance sheet reconciliations. Provide analysis on key variances, calculate KPIs, and monitor cash flow including forecasting and requirements. Adhere to finance processes and control frameworks by approving Accounts Payable and Payroll, managing statutory submissions, and identifying financial risks. Liaise with Group Finance, Tax + Treasury teams, and third-party accountants to ensure timely statutory filings and support forecast and budget cycles.
Required Qualifications
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory)
- Newly qualified or some post qualification experience in financial accounting, audit, or shared services
- Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm would be ideal
- Previous experience in a similar scale role and a track record of high performance
- Experience with relevant financial systems; including familiarity with financial ledger and reporting platforms
- Good understanding of general accounting processes and controls
- Sufficient understanding of general accounting and tax matters to act as an effective liaison between subject matter experts and business colleagues
- Excellent communication skills - able to clearly and concisely articulate relevant information to stakeholders and quickly grasp information provided
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and geographies
- Organized and proactive - able to work independently and as part of a team
- Naturally curious - keen to expand understanding and to appropriately question established practices
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory)
- Newly qualified or some post qualification experience in financial accounting, audit, or shared services
- Experience in a Big 4 or Top 10 accounting firm would be ideal
- Previous experience in a similar scale role and a track record of high performance
- Experience with relevant financial systems; including familiarity with financial ledger and reporting platforms
- Good understanding of general accounting processes and controls
- Sufficient understanding of general accounting and tax matters to act as an effective liaison between subject matter experts and business colleagues
- Excellent communication skills - able to clearly and concisely articulate relevant information to stakeholders and quickly grasp information provided
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and geographies
- Organized and proactive - able to work independently and as part of a team
- Naturally curious - keen to expand understanding and to appropriately question established practices
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