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Location: This role will be primarily based at our Botanica Ditton Park site. We are planning to relocate to Botanica Ditton Park from January 2027. Until then, the role will be based at our current Farnborough site.
Please note: this role requires candidates to have current and permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to support visa applications for this position.
About The Role
We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Corporate Finance & Reporting team, supporting the Siemens UK business.
The team is responsible for the financial reporting and accounting activities of multiple legal entities across the UK, forming part of a wider function that manages the books and records of 95 entities across 18 countries. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong statutory reporting experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and building relationships across the business.
As Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role in the preparation of statutory accounts, supporting external audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP requirements, and helping to drive improvements in financial reporting processes. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, providing expert accounting guidance and helping deliver accurate, timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare annual statutory accounts under IFRS and UK GAAP, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
- Coordinate and handle the statutory audit process, acting as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Support the accuracy and completeness of group financial reporting, including disclosure notes.
- Assist with month-end reporting activities in line with agreed reporting timetables.
- Prepare and post month-end journals and accounting adjustments.
- Provide accounting guidance and support to business stakeholders across Siemens UK.
- Perform and maintain Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) activities within the UK finance team.
- Review and approve treasury payment alerts in line with governance requirements.
- Build strong relationships with finance teams, business stakeholders and external auditors.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and support the implementation of digital tools that enhance financial data analysis and communication.
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Essential Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience preparing statutory accounts within a corporate, audit or professional practice environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Experience working directly with external auditors and handling audit queries.
- Understanding of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) requirements.
- Good working knowledge of SAP or a comparable ERP system.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Preferred Experience
- Experience within a large multinational or complex corporate environment.
- Experience supporting multiple legal entities.
- Exposure to group reporting requirements.
- Interest in finance transformation, operational improvement and digitalisation initiatives.
- Experience working with international stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
What can we offer?
- Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
- Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
- Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!
We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
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