FirstAchieve are currently seeking a skilled Overheads & Operational Accountant to join our global engineering parnter. The Overheads & Operational Accountant role plays a key part in supporting the effective day to day running of the finance function. It is a hands on role with responsibility for overhead accounting, month end support, operational finance processes, and maintaining strong financial controls. What you will do: Overheads & Cost Centre Accounting * Own monthly overhead cost centre accounting * Prepare and post monthly overhead journals (accruals, prepayments, reallocations). * Ensure overhead costs are accurately coded, reviewed, and controlled. * Produce monthly overhead variance analysis versus budget and forecast. * Support budget holders with cost understanding and challenge where appropriate. Month End Close & Balance Sheet Control * Support the month end close process, ensuring overhead areas are closed accurately and on time. * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for overhead related accounts (e.g. accruals, prepayments, expenses). * Ensure reconciliations are complete, well evidenced, and review ready for Financial Controller sign off. * Maintain strong audit trails in line with finance governance requirements. Operational Finance & Day to Day Support * Act as first line finance support for operational and functional teams on overhead and cost queries. * Support purchase to pay processes, ensuring spend is recorded in line with policy and approvals. * Monitor open purchase orders and cost commitments relating to overhead spend. * Promote disciplined, system based finance processes and controls. Compliance, Logistics & Administrative Finance Support * Provide cover and support for basic logistics and customs compliance administration, including: o Maintaining customs documentation and supporting audit files. o Supporting periodic submissions (e.g. bills of discharge) under Financial Controller direction. * Support routine finance compliance activities (expense policy, supporting schedules, controls). * Act as a dependable cover point across operational finance activities during absence. Audit & Year End Support * Support preparation of audit schedules and working papers relating to overhead and operational areas. * Respond to audit queries efficiently and in a structured manner. * Ensure overhead and operational finance areas are audit ready throughout the year. Continuous Improvement * Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and control within overhead and operational finance processes. * Support system and process improvements within Epicor and related finance tools. * Work collaboratively across the finance team to ensure clear ownership and smooth hand offs. What you will need: Essential : * Part qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) AAT Technician or qualified by experience. * Experience in overhead accounting, management accounting, or operational finance roles. * Strong attention to detail and a control focused mindset. * Reliable delivery against recurring deadlines. Desirable : * Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment. * Exposure to logistics, customs, or operational compliance activity. * Experience supporting audits or year end processes. All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK. Why work for us? * Competitive compensation and benefits packages * Flexible working scheme * Excellent training and development opportunities * Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays * Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance * Hybrid working policy for select roles