Financial Accountant

Your new companyWe are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a small finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting across the group, ensuring compliance, and supporting business decision-making.

Your new roleKey Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for the group, including variance analysis and commentary
• Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements
• Support in the preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidation processes
• Management of prepayments, accruals, and journal postings
• Balance sheet reconciliations and ongoing monitoring of key control accounts
• Liaising with operational teams across the manufacturing sites to provide financial insight
• Assistance with audit processes (internal and external)
• Continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of management accounting, group reporting, and VAT
• Experience with prepayments, accruals, and month-end processes
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proactive, organised, and able to communicate effectively across the business

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing organisation
• Exposure to group-level finance activities
• Professional development and progression opportunities

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