Salary: up to £65,000
Location: Northampton
Hybrid Working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a growing and fast‑paced organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your career.
The Role
Acquisitions
* Partner with internal stakeholders to support due diligence and pre‑acquisition activities
* Manage post‑completion processes and support integration into finance systems
* Take ownership of acquisition accounting, including key agreement clauses
* Continuously improve acquisition processes, driving efficiencies and providing insightful financial analysis
Financial Control
* Lead the group audit process
* Prepare consolidation entries for management and statutory reporting
* Produce statutory accounts for multiple entities
* Review group balance sheets and ensure accuracy
* Manage regulatory returns and submissions
* Prepare and submit VAT returns
* Support tax compliance and liaise with external advisors where required
* Assist with financial reporting alongside the management accounts team
* Deliver meaningful financial analysis and reporting at entity level
* Provide broader support across the financial control function
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
* Minimum 3+ years post‑qualified experience
* Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
* Proven experience with acquisition accounting
* Background in both practice and industry/corporate environments preferred
* Experience with financial reporting systems (e.g. CaseWare or similar)
* Advanced Excel skills
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
* Strong communication skills, able to engage both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
* Self‑motivated, driven, and comfortable working cross‑functionally
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
What’s On Offer
* up to £65,000 base salary plus bonus
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Additional personal day off
* Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
* Ongoing career development and progression opportunities
* A collaborative and supportive working environment
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