Financial Accountant
Hatfield | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
12 month Fixed Term Contract

Our client, a highly respected international organisation, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their EMEA Finance team based in Hatfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of financial accounting activities across the Benelux region while supporting wider European and UK finance operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, supporting statutory compliance, and partnering with stakeholders across multiple finance functions. This position offers strong exposure to an international environment and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process and control improvements.

The Role
Reporting into the Finance leadership team, responsibilities will include:
Supporting monthly financial reporting and the preparation of annual statutory accounts
Managing external audit requirements across Benelux entities
Supporting VAT, tax and wider statutory reporting obligations
Assisting with month-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations and financial analysis
Accounting for inventory, sales and cost of goods sold
Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
Supporting fixed asset accounting and prepayments
Producing cash flow reporting and forecasting information
Reviewing and enhancing financial controls, procedures and operating processes
Building effective relationships with teams across Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Compliance and Internal Audit throughout Europe

About You
We are keen to speak with qualified accountants who can demonstrate a strong technical accounting background combined with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Requirements
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
Strong understanding of statutory reporting, local GAAP and IFRS
Previous experience within a financial accounting role
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong relationship-building and collaborative working style

Desirable
Exposure to a multinational or shared service environment
Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences sector

What's on Offer?
The opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded international business
Broad exposure across European operations and multiple legal entities
A varied and visible role with genuine scope to influence processes and controls
Supportive team culture and hybrid working environment
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you're a qualified accountant looking for your next challenge within a respected global organisation, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.