Financial Accountant in Sunderland

Financial Accountant in Sunderland

Sunderland Full-Time No working from home possible
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The Company
Financial Accountant - Growing Organisation

Are you a qualified accountant looking to make your first move into industry? Do you want to join a fast-paced, high-growth business where you’ll gain exposure to complex accounting and play a key role in shaping a developing finance function?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an evolving organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation.

The Role
This is a newly created role, working closely with the Finance Reporting Manager, designed to strengthen the group reporting function and support a number of key strategic initiatives.
With ongoing growth through acquisition and continued transformation of systems and processes, this role offers excellent exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact early in your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the delivery of financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity structure
  • Assist with technical accounting areas including IFRS 16
  • Drive improvements in financial controls and processes across the finance function
  • Own and enhance balance sheet reconciliation processes
  • Work cross-functionally with teams including management accounts, treasury, AP/AR and internal audit
  • Partner with non-finance stakeholders, translating technical accounting into clear, actionable insight
  • Support ongoing system and process improvements within a Business Central environment

The Person
You will ideally have:

  • Recently qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent experience)
  • A strong grounding in financial reporting and accounting principles (FRS 102 exposure desirable)
  • Experience gained in practice (first-time movers encouraged) or industry
  • An interest in technical accounting and process improvement
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders

You will be:

  • A “start and finisher” – able to take ownership and deliver outcomes
  • Proactive, curious and comfortable working in a changing environment
  • A strong team player with a collaborative approach
  • Keen to develop and progress within a growing organisation
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Contact Details:

Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team