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Senior Financial Accountant

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Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England
Senior level
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Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England
Senior level
Responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing the General Ledger process, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting audits. Collaborate globally and coach team members.
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Senior Financial Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to cover Maternity for a 12-month period at our Willerby site.

As the Senior Financial Accountant you will oversee complex financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, acting as key contact for stakeholders and providing financial insights to support stakeholders' decisions. 

What You Will Do

  • Own the end-to-end General Ledger process: from transactions to final reporting
  • Deliver accurate financial statements, reconciliations and complex adjustments
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, internal controls and company policies
  • Support and lead internal & external audits with confidence
  • Act as a trusted advisor on complex accounting topics
  • Drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement across accounting processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across a global, matrix organisation
  • Coach and support colleagues, strengthening team capability

Who You Are

  • An experienced accountant with proven General Ledger experience
  • Confident working with SAP (ECC/S/4) and Office 365, particularly Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledgeable in IFRS/local GAAP and audit processes
  • Detail-focused, analytical and solutions-orientated
  • Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver to tight deadlines
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication skills
  • A role model for integrity, compliance and business ethics
  • Passionate about continuous improvement and developing others
  • A professionally qualified accountant with an ACA or ACCA accreditation
  • Previous experience gained in a complex, cross cultural matrix organisation

What We Can Offer You 

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

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Application End Date:17 Jun 2026Job Requisition ID:Essity261909

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