Senior Financial Accountant

On-site in WITNEY +1·Added yesterday (last checked 27 Oct)

Sherwin-Williams

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Our summary

Salary: £42,281 - £55,198 a year
About £2,830 - £3,550 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, WITNEY +1
Experience: 2+ years

Skills

Nice to have

Oracle

Requirements

What we're looking for

Qualified Accountant.
Minimum of 2 years' professional accounting experience.
Leadership / management experience

Nice to have

Preferred experience with Oracle 11i, Oracle R12, Oracle Cloud, and SmartView.
Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The established salary range for this position is £42,281-£55,198
Company bonus
Company contributed pension
Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being.
Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.

The role

What you'll do

Lead and support month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across EMEAI entities
Review and approve journals, reports, cash positions, and balance sheet reconciliations, working closely with Finance Managers, Business Controllers, and Shared Services teams
Partner with regional and corporate stakeholders to identify, investigate, and resolve cash, intercompany, and reporting variances
Manage business and finance queries, supporting the timely resolution of issues and providing guidance to team members
Ensure the completeness, accuracy, standardisation, and continuous improvement of bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Lead cash reconciliation transformation and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, controls, and reporting quality
Oversee intercompany activities, including netting processes, aged debt reviews, unallocated cash, account confirmations, and related reporting
Support internal and external audits, statutory accounts preparation, and the timely completion of audit requests and recommendations
Prepare and analyse financial data, reports, and presentations to support business decision-making and senior management reviews
Lead, coach, and develop team members through regular performance discussions, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional development opportunities
Drive process improvements, KPI achievement, SLA compliance, and the development of standard operating procedures across the General Accounting function
Support regional finance projects and transformation initiatives while ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of all assigned activities

About Sherwin-Williams

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in paints and coatings, delivering paint and coatings products to customers worldwide. The company reports more than 64,000 employees, operations in over 120 countries, more than 5,400 company-operated stores and branches, and over 130 manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Its business spans architectural coatings, industrial coatings, and manufacturing and distribution, with a performance coatings portfolio covering areas such as aerospace, automotive, coil and extrusion, general industrial, industrial wood, packaging, and protective and marine. The company also serves DIY and professional painters through its stores, offering paints, stains, supplies, color tools, and consultation services.

Industry: Paints and coatings
Employees: 64,000+

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Additional information

The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.

Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role's responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.

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