Financial Accountant

We're looking for a proactive and highly skilled Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and effective compliance across the UK companies of

B. Braun.

This is a varied and influential role that will see you working across VAT, tax, audit, statutory accounts, and process improvement - making you a key contributor to the integrity and efficiency of our finance operations.

If you enjoy problem-solving, improving processes, and collaborating with teams from across the business, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to financial governance within a large, established organisation.

The position is a Hybrid role:

Office and home working. A minimum of 3 days a week working in our Head Office, Sheffield, S35 2PW
. Employees are able to utilise our office facilities more should they wish to. We offer free onsite parking.

Your Main Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Compliance

• Lead VAT processes across the UK Group, including quarterly submissions and stakeholder queries.
• Manage IFRS
  15 leasing arrangements with Finance Business Partners.
• Maintain and improve balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger processes.
• Support compliance areas including Corporation Tax, PAYE, Pillar Two and SAO requirements.

Audit & Statutory Reporting

• Coordinate external audits and support internal audit activities.
• Assist with statutory accounts and related reporting.
• Work with the UK Group Financial Accountant on key deliverables, including pension schemes and company secretarial tasks.

Process Improvement & Business Projects

• Review internal controls and recommend best-practice improvements.
• Support projects such as:
• SAP system migrations
• Transitions to global shared services
• New IFRS standards
• VAT group structure reviews
• Finance compliance for new initiatives
• Compliance reviews or investigations

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between Finance and teams including Pricing & Tenders, Legal, Payroll, Service Improvement & Data Management, Procurement, HMRC and external advisors.

What you need to succeed:

• ACCA or ACA qualification.
• Experience in statutory audit.
• Significant experience in financial processes, controls, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and partner across departments.

What you get in return:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 3x Salary life assurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and family friendly payments
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme
• And much more

Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application!

At

B. Braun, we believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or ability - feels valued, respected and empowered.

Our recruitment practices reflect this commitment, ensuring equal opportunities for all.