Financial Accountant
Burton on Trent Hybrid (3 days per week at site)
£45-48k + bonus + benefits
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join a busy UK Head Office Financial Accounting team. This role offers the chance to take ownership of key accounting areas, provide meaningful financial insight, and drive process improvements within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Financial Accounts Manager, you will play a key part in the financial accounting function. Your responsibilities will include:
Financial Accounting & Control
Ownership of fixed and variable cost centre reporting, including underlying transactional processes
Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
Preparation of information for tax purposes where required
Month-End & Balance Sheet Management
Month-end closure of the trade creditors area of the balance sheet
Supporting the purchase ledger supervisor on financial accounting matters
Closure and revaluation of purchase ledger
Adjustments for group reporting purposes
GRIR (Goods Received/Invoice Received) analysis, maintenance and control
Goods in transit calculations and reconciliations
Intercompany balances uploads and reconciliation via HFM ITM
DPO (Days Payable Outstanding) calculations
Business Partnering & Planning
Working closely with and supporting business functions in your areas of responsibility
Supporting the preparation of annual management plans and forecasts
Audit & Compliance
Acting as a key point of contact for auditors
Driving strong internal controls and supporting process improvement initiatives
About You
We are looking for someone who brings:
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a UK organisation
Strong technical accounting skills with a sound understanding of internal controls
Experience in VAT and tax matters
High proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels
High attention to detail, with resilience and flexibility in managing competing demands and deadlines
A proactive, self-starting attitude with enthusiasm for continuous process improvement
Experience of SAP is highly desirable (training will be provided if needed)
Salary & Benefits
£45,000 £48,000 (depending on skills, qualifications and experience)
33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
Pension scheme with linked life insurance
Service-related bonus payment
Employee discount scheme
Employee assistance programme
Discounted tyre vouchers
Bike-to-work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function at UK Head Office level. Youll gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, work with senior stakeholders, and have the chance to make a real impact through process improvement and control.
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