Financial Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Kronospan. Chirk · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £37,315–£57,500 across the United Kingdom.
Kronospan has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run month- and year-end close, preparing and checking journals, reconciliations and trial balances
- Prepare consolidated and entity financial statements, then deliver monthly Board packs and group reporting
- Oversee capital spending, fixed assets, balance sheet controls, loan schedules and cash flow forecasts
- Lead external audits across UK entities, manage auditor contact and keep the audit file ready
- Apply audit findings and improve controls and financial data quality
What you bring
- A recognised accountancy qualification, with ACA or ACCA preferred and CIMA also considered
- At least three years of post-qualification experience
- Background in multi-entity consolidation and financial control, including leading external audits
- Strong knowledge of FRS 101/102, IFRS or UK GAAP, plus advanced Excel and ERP capability
Who this fits
You’ll suit a qualified accountant who wants broad responsibility for reporting, governance and audit work, with scope to take on line management later. The role is based on-site in Chirk.
From the employer
We are seeking a technically strong and detail orientated Financial Accountant to partner closely with the Financial Controller and take ownership of key areas of financial reporting, audit, and balance sheet governance across multiple UK entities
This role offers responsibility for consolidation, month end governance, Board reporting, Capex oversight and audit readiness with clear scope for future line management.
- 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
- Drive financial data integrity and continuous improvement
- Lead and coordinate interim and year-end external audits across multiple UK entities
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and internal audit reviews
- Own the Financial Accounts Audit File and ensure full audit readiness at all times
- Drive implementation of audit recommendations and ongoing control improvements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred; CIMA considered)
- Minimum 3 years' PQE
- Experience in multiple entity consolidation and financial control
- Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships
- Strong technical knowledge (FRS 101/102, IFRS, UK GAAP)
- Advanced Excel and ERP skills
- Analytical, organised and commercially aware
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad, governance-focused role with progression into future leadership responsibility.
For further information, please contact HR@Kronospan.co.uk
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