Senior Financial Accountant

Reference: JN-042026-6998789 Posted: 2026-04-20 Location: Cheshire, England, GB Contract type: Full time Company: Michael Page Job function: Accounting Subsector: Financial Accounting Sector: Energy & Natural Resources Where: Cheshire Contract type: Permanent Consultant name: Nicola Jones Consultant phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Ideal move for a second move from practice! Excellent salary and benefits with flexibility and hybrid working. About Our Client A large, commercially successful business operating with significant operational complexity and reporting into a wider corporate group. Job Description Lead the Group month‑end close process, identifying and delivering process improvements, ERP upgrades, and finance module implementations. Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations and detailed analysis across general ledger and sub‑ledger accounts. Prepare statutory accounts, including supporting notes and disclosures. Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors throughout audit processes. Liaise with internal teams and external tax advisers to support corporation tax and VAT filings, including preparation of reconciliations. Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure accurate classification, reporting, and compliance of Excise Duty to HMRC. Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and implement automation tools to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and controls. Support Group sustainability reporting requirements in line with wider reporting obligations. The Successful Applicant Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA accountant Technically sound experience preferably from a practice background Process improvement experience What's on Offer Competitive salary Hybrid/flexible working 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Maternity/Paternity Pay Cycle to work scheme Enhanced Company pension scheme Free onsite parking