At a Glance
- Tasks: Own the financial reporting cycle and support the finance team in a growing business.
- Company: Dynamic private equity-backed engineering firm with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a company that values internal promotion and offers a vibrant office culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact and enjoy clear career progression in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified ACA or ACCA with strong accounting knowledge and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Accountable Recruitment are looking to recruit a highly successful, private equity-backed engineering business to recruit a talented Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an exciting stage of growth. With growing year on year revenues and ambitious plans for continued expansion, the business is expanding operations across their UK and European entities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified ACA or ACCA candidate looking to make their first move from practice into industry. Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, you will gain broad exposure across all aspects of finance and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business. The position has been created following an internal promotion, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing talent from within. There is genuine potential for the role to progress further as the business continues to evolve.
The Role
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Production of statutory financial statements
- Supporting the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditors
- Corporation tax, VAT and other regulatory compliance requirements
- Financial planning and analysis activities, including reporting and business performance review
- Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of strong financial controls
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function
- Acting as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business
- Providing guidance and support to transactional finance team members when required
- Working closely with operational stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and commercial teams
About You
- Fully qualified ACA or ACCA
- Strong technical accounting knowledge gained within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong problem-solving ability with a practical approach
Why Join?
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing PE-backed organisation
- Clearly defined progression path
- Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, compliance and commercial analysis
- Supportive leadership team with a strong track record of internal promotion
- Option to buy or sell up to 3 days annual leave
- Additional holiday entitlement awarded for long service
- Private medical insurance
- Death in Service cover of 10x salary
- 37-hour working week - typical working pattern of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, with an early finish at 1:30pm on Fridays
- Office-based environment with flexibility to work from home when required
This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant seeking a first move into industry with a business that can offer genuine career progression, broad responsibility and exposure to an ambitious growth journey.
Financial Accountant in St Helens employer: Accountable Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic international business as a Group Accountant, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values professional growth and development. With a focus on compliance and strategic tax planning, you'll have the opportunity to engage with senior leadership and influence key decisions while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also the chance to lead a small team, ensuring your contributions are recognised and rewarded in a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Accountable Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
