Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant – 3–6 Month Contract Burnley | Hybrid Working £27.02 – £29.10 per hour

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
Morson Edge are recruiting on behalf of Safran Nacelles for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Burnley on an initial 3–6 month contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll play a key role in supporting financial control activities, driving process improvements, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting within a globally recognised aerospace business.
The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the delivery of the company's financial objectives through strong financial management, reporting, compliance, and business partnering activities.
You'll take ownership of key accounting processes while supporting wider finance operations and helping to streamline and modernise finance workflows.
Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts and general ledger close
Production of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packs in line with Group requirements
Supporting the Financial Controller and ensuring finance team deadlines are achieved
Managing and supporting the Trainee Accountant
Supporting GRIR clearing processes
Assisting with external audits, statutory accounts, and tax analysis
Preparing month-end presentations and ad hoc financial reporting
What We're Looking For
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience
Previous experience xwzovoh within a manufacturing environment
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP
Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office capability
Exposure to automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives
Power BI experience desirable
Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills
If you're an experienced finance professional available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.