Financial Accountant

About the role

Kronospan is looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to work closely with the Financial Controller and own key areas of financial reporting, audit and balance sheet governance across several UK entities. The role covers consolidation, month-end governance, Board reporting, Capex oversight and audit readiness, with scope for future line management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and trial balances
• Produce consolidated and entity-level financial statements
• Own the monthly Board Pack and group reporting submissions
• Oversee Capex, fixed assets and balance sheet governance
• Maintain loan schedules and support cash flow forecasting
• Coordinate audit processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Lead and coordinate interim and year-end external audits across multiple UK entities
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and internal audit reviews, own the audit file and drive audit recommendations and control improvements

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred; CIMA considered)
• Minimum 3 years' PQE
• Experience in multi-entity consolidation and financial control
• Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships
• Analytical, organised and commercially aware

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of FRS 101/102, IFRS and UK GAAP
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills