Financial AccountantContract Type: Full-TimeOur client is 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.Job Description: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.Qualifications:Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA preferred; CIMA considered).Minimum three years'' PQE.Experience in multiple entity consolidation and financial control.Proven experience leading ..... full job details .....