Financial Accountant

If you’re an experienced finance professional who enjoys technical accounting, strengthening controls, improving processes, and influencing business decisions- and you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact beyond producing reports- this could be your next move.This is an opportunity to join Boots Hearingcare as a Financial Accountant, supporting the financial integrity, compliance, and reporting requirements across our UK and Republic of Ireland operations. You’ll play a key role in month-end activities, statutory reporting, tax compliance, technical accounting, and continuous improvement initiatives, backed by the stability, investment and innovation of Boots Hearingcare and Sonova.The environmentYou’ll join a collaborative Finance team with exposure to senior stakeholders, Group Finance functions, and cross-functional projects, working within a business focused on growth, transformation and continuous improvement.The role offers:Flexible hybrid working arrangements available. The successful candidate will be expected to travel to our Llandudno Head Office as required.Exposure to technical accounting, tax and statutory reporting activitiesOpportunity to influence financial controls, processes and automation initiativesInvolvement in finance transformation and continuous improvement projectsCross-functional collaboration with Group Finance, Tax, Treasury and wider business teamsExposure to acquisitions, integration projects and strategic business initiativesSupportive leadership and development opportunitiesThis role is about ownership and impact, not simply maintaining the status quo.The roleAs a Financial Accountant, you’ll:Lead key areas of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate journals and reconciliationsPrepare technical accounting journals including accruals, prepayments, tax adjustments and provisionsProduce high-quality financial reporting and insight for senior stakeholdersBuild strong stakeholder relationships and provide constructive challenge to support better decisionsMaintain strong balance sheet control through reconciliations, substantiation and documentationSupport the monthly reforecast and annual budget processesPrepare and submit UK and ROI VAT returns, supporting tax compliance activitiesPrepare annual statutory accounts in line with relevant accounting standards (IFRS & FRS 102)Support year-end audits, liaising with external auditors and resolving technical accounting queriesEnsure compliance with statutory filing deadlines and regulatory requirementsSupport corporation tax processes, tax provisioning and related reporting requirementsProvide technical guidance and financial support to non-finance colleaguesIdentify opportunities to improve controls, reporting processes and automationSupport finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projectsContribute to acquisition activity, financial due diligence and integration processes where requiredYou’ll be trusted to challenge constructively, improve processes and help shape financial best practice.Progression & developmentThis role is ideal for someone looking to broaden their technical and commercial exposure within a growing international organisation.Progression opportunities may include:Senior Financial Accountant responsibilities Finance Business Partner pathways Leadership opportunities within Finance Involvement in transformation and strategic projects Exposure to wider Sonova Group development opportunities You’ll also benefit from:Ongoing professional development Exposure to business-wide projects and change initiatives Opportunities to influence systems, controls and operational performance Experience working within an international organisation What’s in it for youCompetitive salary Hybrid working 25–30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Boots Discount Card Free hearing aids (if required as an employee) Free flu vaccination (discounted for family members) Pension scheme & life assurance Flexible Benefits Box – tailor your package Long service awards recognising your contribution Supportive working culture with development opportunities What we’re looking forACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedStrong experience within financial accounting, statutory reporting and taxComfortable owning month-end processes and reporting to senior stakeholdersExperience supporting audits and maintaining strong financial controlsAdvanced Excel capability, experience using Power Query for data transformation, automation and reporting would be highly advantageousStrong analytical skills with excellent attention to detailExperience identifying efficiencies, automation opportunities and process improvementsAbility to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders effectivelyPositive, proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountabilityWe care. We drive innovation. We strive for excellence. We build the best team.#BootsHearingcare