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Financial Accountant
Kronospan
Home Office register entry: Kronospan Limited, Wrexham
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Closest occupation match: SOC 2421, Chartered and certified accountants. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £49,200 a year.
Public reference figures for the Skilled Worker route: the standard salary threshold is £41,700 a year and the new-entrant threshold is £33,400 a year. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
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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Last verified against our ingestion on 7 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.