At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a finance team to enhance financial processes and provide valuable insights.
- Company: Established manufacturing facility with a collaborative finance culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great chance to develop your skills and advance your career in finance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in Pharma or manufacturing environments.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established finance team sat within a manufacturing facility. This role is ideally suited to an individual with experience in Pharma or a similar manufacturing environment who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
This is a key position within the finance function, playing a central role in ensuring robust financial control, strong reporting processes, and effective business partnering across the organisation. You will be instrumental in driving improvements to end‑to‑end finance processes, enhancing systems and controls, and supporting overall business performance through high-quality financial insight.
The successful candidate will take ownership of core financial accounting activities, including:
- Working capital management and cash flow forecasting
- Oversight of the accounts payable process
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant tax and statutory requirements
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Intercompany accounting
- Delivery of accurate trial balances
In addition, the role supports year-end audit processes and statutory reporting, while contributing to the ongoing development of financial policies and procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on business partnering, working closely with both finance colleagues and operational teams to support capital investment planning and provide meaningful financial information to stakeholders.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Qualified accountant (or finalist level)
- Experience within Pharma or manufacturing environments, particularly in costing
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP and UK standards
- Good understanding of UK tax legislation (VAT, corporate tax, capital allowances)
- Proven experience in management and financial accounting
- Strong Excel skills; ERP system experience (e.g. JDE) advantageous
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
- High level of integrity and a results‑driven approach
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Financial Accountant employer: Planet Pharma Group
Join a dynamic and supportive finance team within a well-established manufacturing facility, where your expertise as a Financial Accountant will be valued and impactful. We foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and the chance to drive improvements in financial processes. Located in a fast-paced environment, you will enjoy the benefits of working alongside dedicated colleagues while contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
