We’re delighted to be recruiting for a Financial Accountant job on behalf of a highly regarded organisation based in Market Harborough. This Financial Accountant vacancy offers the opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting, governance, and business partnering across a diverse group structure, supporting both strategic planning and day-to-day decision-making.
Salary: Up to £45,000
Location: Market Harborough
Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week with hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
Benefits: BUPA private health, Medical cash plan, Pension contribution of 10% (5% employee) via a salary exchange scheme, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Charity days
Duties and responsibilities
Required skills and experience
Salary: Up to £45,000
Location: Market Harborough
Working hours: Full time, 35 hours per week with hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
Benefits: BUPA private health, Medical cash plan, Pension contribution of 10% (5% employee) via a salary exchange scheme, Holiday buy and sell scheme, Charity days
Duties and responsibilities
- Produce monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and management information for subsidiaries
- Maintain robust financial controls, ensuring general ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and oversight of control accounts
- Deliver cost management reporting and variance analysis to senior stakeholders and budget holders
- Lead VAT reporting processes and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
- Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
- Provide financial analysis and modelling to support business initiatives and projects
- Act as Finance lead on key projects, including system upgrades and new product development
Required skills and experience
- Qualified accountant with at least 5 years’ relevant experience within a Financial Accountant role or similar
- Strong experience of UK VAT reporting and regulatory compliance
- Advanced Excel and IT skills, with the ability to analyse and present financial data effectively
- Proven experience in financial reporting, controls, and reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in record keeping
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders across the business
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement
