Financial Accountant in Chelmsford

At Rutherford Briant, we’re partnering with a respected and forward-thinking organisation known for its strong financial discipline, supportive culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. They are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to play a key role in maintaining high-quality financial reporting, ensuring robust controls, and supporting wider planning, compliance, and process-improvement activity.

As a Financial Accountant, you will:

• Prepare accurate and compliant financial statements in line with recognised accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely processing, effective reconciliation, and strong financial controls.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles with clear analysis, insights, and commentary.
• Ensure adherence to statutory reporting requirements and internal governance policies.

As a Financial Accountant, you will need:

• Proven experience in a senior accounting, financial reporting, or financial management position.
• Strong proficiency with leading accounting software
• A solid understanding of financial accounting principles, compliance, and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy.

As a Financial Accountant, you will get:

• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering accurate reporting and strengthening financial control across the organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of financial processes within a dynamic and supportive finance function.
• A collaborative team environment where your expertise will make a direct and meaningful impact.
• Flexible working arrangements, with full-time, part-time, or fixed-term contract options available.

At Rutherford Briant, we are passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment practices.