At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly accounts, manage VAT returns, and support financial reporting.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company with a small, collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Gain exposure to group-level finance activities and improve financial processes.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in management accounting.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We 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.
Key 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
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Financial Accountant employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a dynamic and growing organisation in Durham as a Financial Accountant, where you will be part of a small finance team dedicated to delivering accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with ample opportunities for professional development and progression, all while contributing to meaningful business decision-making and continuous improvement of financial processes.
