Job Description
Financial Accountant, Durham
Your new company
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a small finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting across the group, ensuring compliance, and supporting business decision-making.Your new role
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation of monthly management accounts for the group, including variance analysis and commentary
* Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements
* Support in the preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidation processes
* Management of prepayments, accruals, and journal postings
* Balance sheet reconciliations and ongoing monitoring of key control accounts
* Liaising with operational teams across the manufacturing sites to provide financial insight
* Assistance with audit processes (internal and external)
* Continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
* Strong understanding of management accounting, group reporting, and VAT
* Experience with prepayments, accruals, and month-end processes
* Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
* Proactive, organised, and able to communicate effectively across the business
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing organisation
* Exposure to group-level finance activities
* Professional development and progression opportunities
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4803136