Rutherford Cross is working with an established international manufacturing organisation looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join its finance function.

This role sits within the financial accounting team responsible for delivering high‑quality financial, management, statutory, and tax reporting for a portfolio of entities within the group.

This position plays a key role in period-end processes, fiscal compliance, audit support, and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires flexibility during month-end and year-end periods, as well as regular communication with local management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely statutory and management accounts in line with group and legal requirements
• Deliver monthly financial submissions to Group Finance for consolidation
• Manage all fiscal and tax compliance obligations for assigned entities
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring strong internal controls and policy adherence
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies
• Monitor cashflow, prepare forecasts, analyse FX exposures and liaise with Group Treasury
• Perform monthly Opex analysis and highlight potential issues
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Finance to maintain full oversight of trial balances
• Provide insight and financial support to local leadership to inform key business decisions
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice across the global finance function

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA preferred)

Skills:

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Highly organised, self‑motivated and capable of managing multiple task
• Excellent interpersonal skills

On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary bonus
• 8% employer contribution
• Private medical for family
• 5 * salary life assurance
• 36 days holiday total

For more information, please contact Jonathan Donnelly at Rutherford Cross: [email protected]

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.