Financial Accountant
About the job
- A fully qualified accountant; ACA or ACCA is preferred, and CIMA is considered.
- At least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
- Experience in multiple-entity consolidation and financial control.
- Proven experience leading external audits and managing auditor relationships.
- Strong technical knowledge of FRS 101/102, IFRS, and UK GAAP.
- Advanced Excel and ERP skills.
- Analytical, organised, and commercially aware.
- 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.
About the company
Kronospan Express is an online portal for architects and specification professionals worldwide, offering a broad selection of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design, and exterior surfaces. The platform provides product information, samples, and support to answer aesthetic or durability questions, helping designers specify Kronospan materials in projects. Its products are distributed via a global range of decors and surface finishes, with a focus on contemporary and future-oriented architectural panels. The platform differentiates itself by serving professionals at a global scale with a unified decor range, easy access to samples and technical information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in surface materials. The company’s goal is to meet the evolving needs of designers, architects, and craftsmen while generating revenue through the sale of its wood-based panel products and related offerings.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$160.6M
Headquarters
Jičín, Czechia
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The EIB committed €146 million on March 18, 2026 for solar and EVs.
- Kronospan bought Hexion’s La Grande plant and Sebeș sawmill in late 2025.
- Its June 2026 Carrefour du Bois showcase kept the brand visible with specifiers and designers.
What critics are saying
- Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a Veliko Tarnovo shutdown order, February 2026.
- Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged toxic-emissions concealment, September 2026.
- If environmental enforcement spreads, plant disruptions can cascade into contract losses and layoffs.
What makes Kronospan unique
- Kronospan pairs panel production with resins and surfaces after Nordalim, 2025.
- Its global decor platform standardizes finishes for architects across furniture and interiors.
- Kronospan sells technically advanced boards using recycled wood, residue, and low-grade roundwood.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Performance Bonus
- Meal Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation