Financial Accountant

A newly created opportunity for a technically strong Financial Accountant to take ownership of core financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and audit processes for a dynamic, multi-entity group. The role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape and improve processes within a supportive finance team.

Client Details

Our client is a respected, fast-moving group with a strong presence in its sector and a reputation for high standards, continuous improvement and a collaborative culture. With ongoing investment in systems, people and processes, the business offers a stable environment while encouraging initiative, accountability and professional growth.

Description

As the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, complete and timely financial information for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly internal entity reporting for Board review.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy against third-party support.
• Management of the treasury function, including 13-week cash flow forecasting, foreign currency activity, bank administration and ID facility oversight.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
• Leading the external audit process, coordinating queries and ensuring timely completion.
• Preparation of statutory accounts for the group, supporting the annual audit and Companies House submissions.
• Managing and developing the Financial Accounts Assistant, providing technical support and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Supporting wider finance projects and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in statutory accounts, VAT and audit.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and delivering accurate month-end reporting.
• Treasury, cash flow forecasting or banking administration experience (desirable).
• Strong systems competency; experience with ERP systems advantageous
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise with auditors and senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, inquisitive approach aligned with the company's values: accountability, teamwork, simplicity, and doing the right thing.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits - £65-75,000 + benefits which include hybrid working (2dpw in the office), pension, and autonomy.