Head Office
Senior Financial Accountant

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
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Overview

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in the Operational Finance Team. You'll lead a small team and be involved in preparing accounts and ensuring balance sheet integrity. You'll support the audit process and act as a technical accounting lead responsible for Fixed and Leased Assets for the UK and ROI entities. Your contributions will add significant value through collaboration with the broader Screwfix Finance Function, as well as with teams such as Property, Legal, Group Financial Control, and Kingfisher GBS.
The role of Senior Financial Accountant would be suitable for someone who is trained in the industry. It also presents an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong technical knowledge who have been trained in practice and are looking to transition into a large corporation.

We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a small team, providing regular feedback, conducting 1 to 1s and quarterly check ins, supporting performance through clear objectives and agreed development activities.
  • Act as the technical lead on accounting for Fixed and Leased Assets.
  • Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for Leased Assets.
  • Prepare monthly commentary on working capital variances.
  • Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
  • Prepare and review statutory accounts and annual reports.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the integrity of reported assets and liabilities, seeking ways of mitigating risks and identify opportunities.
  • Provide accurate and timely Group submissions.
  • Support internal and external audits as required.
  • Act as a control owner for assigned Internal Controls in order to ensure a strong Financial Control environment.
  • Support Business Transformation Activities as a subject matter expert for your areas of specialism.
  • Ensure all standard operating procedures are complete and updated annually.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, the Group Financial Reporting Manual and Screwfix internal controls.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities as part of Screwfix Smart Working, following the principle of continuous improvement.
  • Support senior leadership with ad-hoc projects and subject matter expertise as required.

Required skills & experience

  • Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA within a financial accounting background.
  • The ideal candidate would have experience in the retail industry and have large company experience in a centralised head office structure however this experience is not a prerequisite for the role.
  • A good working knowledge of IFRS (in particular IFRS16 would be advantageous).

What’s in it for me?

You do your best when you feel your best, so we’ve chosen benefits that truly matter and support your wellbeing.

Subsidised canteen: We offer a great selection of hot and cold food at our subsidised canteen, as well as a warm, inviting place for you to eat. So whether you prefer a packed lunch or an easy life, we cater to all.

Free parking: No one wants to spend their mornings circling around the car park. So whether you have a work vehicle or not, there’ll always be a free spot for you and your car.

Parental leave policy: We offer Enhanced Family Leave for our UK and ROI based colleagues. Our policies and resources are inclusive for all parents and include enhanced pay terms and generous leave policies. We’ve put everything we think you should know on our dedicated intranet page, ready for when you need it. Find out more on our website.

Other benefits:

  • Award-Winning Pension Scheme
  • 20% Discounts at Screwfix & B&Q, plus discounts at other High-Street Retailers
  • Company Bonus up to 20%
  • Award-Winning Apprenticeship Schemes
  • MyGym discounts
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Family leave
  • Retail Trust counselling services
  • Life cover

Sustainability at Screwfix

We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.

We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

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Training
programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

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Open Development Programme

You can take your career almost anywhere at Screwfix. Whether you want to side-step into another department or expand your business knowledge, this programme offers a huge range of learning modules and is open to all colleagues.

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Aspiring Leader Programme

For those looking to step into management, this programme focuses on action-based learning. Under close mentorship, you’ll develop leadership skills as you take on real business challenges.

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“I'm involved in quite a few projects like the Store Support Programme and assessing trials across the business and whether they should be rolled out across the estate.”
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Be yourself
at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves. 

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying is simple, quick and easy. Just complete our application form and attach your CV, then sit back while we review your application.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Senior Financial Accountant

  • Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
Apply Now