Your newpany A market leading UK group is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its forward-thinking finance team. If you enjoy technical accounting, process improvement, systems development and working with new ERP, reporting and AI/BI technologies, this role offers exceptional variety and professional growth.Your new role
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Support monthly management accounts and simple consolidations in line with group reporting.
2. Lead statutory accounts preparation and audit schedules
3. Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations (stock, royalties, deferred ie, intepany)
4. Sales reporting to internal and external parties
5. Strengthen and enhance financial controls
6. Conduct stock analysis and identify slow‑moving items
7. Contribute to various projects and initiatives as needed.
8. Support VAT, corporation tax and treasury (including FX and cashflow)
9. Provide payroll information to UK and German providers
10. Contribute to ERP enhancements and reporting system development
11. Support BI/AI‑driven automation and reporting initiatives
Why This Role Stands Out
12. Great opportunity to develop your accounting and IT skills and business acumen in a highly successful and growing organisation.
13. Be part of an organisation investing heavily in ERP, reporting, and intelligent finance technology
14. Ideal for someone who enjoys technical challenges and continuous improvement.
15. Hybrid: Harlow (min 60%) + WFH flexibility
16. Work closely with directors, senior managers, auditors and external specialists
What you'll need to succeed
What We’re Looking For:
17. ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
18. Strong technical accounting background
19. Analytical, systems‑focused mindset
20. Excellentmunicator and relationship‑builder
21. Self‑starter with a proactive approach
22. Audit experience beneficial
What you'll get in return
23. Our client offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
24. Hybrid working
25. 25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the opportunity for extra time off for the Christmas and New Year break
26. Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra holiday days
27. A 35-hour working week with flex start and finish times
28. Free parking
29. Enhanced Pension
30. Professional membership fees and CIPD