Senior Financial Accountant
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£54,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£49,200
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,200, and Co-op is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 85% match
- Ineligible 4124 (Finance officers) · 7% match
- Possible 3533 (Financial and accounting technicians) · 5% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
4124 Finance officers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
3533 Financial and accounting technicians Also possible | £34,100 Clears | £48,700 Clears | £48,700 Clears | £48,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Senior Financial Accountant (Parental Cover)
Up to £54,000 (pro rata) plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)
12-month fixed-term contract
Scunthorpe, DN15 9GE (hybrid working - spending every Tuesday working from the office)
We're looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Wholesale Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of parental leave.
In this role, you'll take the lead in preparing and reporting monthly financial results for the Wholesale business, making sure our financial reporting is accurate, insightful, and delivered on time. You'll play a key role in reporting trading margin performance, supplier income, stock, and fixed assets, while helping to maintain a strong financial control environment across the business.
Why this role matters
Good financial reporting helps our business make informed decisions, manage risk, and invest in the things that matter most to our customers and communities. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you'll provide the accurate reporting and controls that underpin the performance of our Wholesale business. From making sure trading margins are reported correctly to supporting external audits and maintaining effective financial controls, your work will help sustain the integrity of our financial information and support the long-term success of Co-op Wholesale.
What you'll do
- Lead the organisation, review, and documentation of month-end financial control processes
- Prepare and submit monthly reporting packs for the wider Co-op Group
- Prepare monthly accruals and reconciliations relating to supplier income, including annual terms, promotional funding, and sundry services
- Produce weekly stock reporting and prepare monthly stock and goods-in-transit journals
- Prepare monthly accruals and reconciliations for sundry margin costs, including charitable donations and HMRC excise duty
What you'll bring
We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:
- An accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work
- Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
- 28 days holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you'll belong
We're building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability, we'll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We're also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you're disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we'll guarantee you an interview.
Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process
Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing
As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Co-op, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Offer £54,000
- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£38,376–65,780), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Co-op holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.