Job Description
NEW: Financial Accountant – Market Leading UK Group | Hybrid (Harlow + WFH)
Your new company 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:
* Support monthly management accounts and simple consolidations in line with group reporting.
* Lead statutory accounts preparation and audit schedules
* Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations (stock, royalties, deferred income, intercompany)
* Sales reporting to internal and external parties
* Strengthen and enhance financial controls
* Conduct stock analysis and identify slow‑moving items
* Contribute to various projects and initiatives as needed.
* Support VAT, corporation tax and treasury (including FX and cashflow)
* Provide payroll information to UK and German providers
* Contribute to ERP enhancements and reporting system development
* Support BI/AI‑driven automation and reporting initiatives
Why This Role Stands Out
* Great opportunity to develop your accounting and IT skills and business acumen in a highly successful and growing organisation.
* Be part of an organisation investing heavily in ERP, reporting, and intelligent finance technology
* Ideal for someone who enjoys technical challenges and continuous improvement.
* Hybrid: Harlow (min 60%) + WFH flexibility
* Work closely with directors, senior managers, auditors and external specialists
What you'll need to succeed
What We’re Looking For:
* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
* Strong technical accounting background
* Analytical, systems‑focused mindset
* Excellent communicator and relationship‑builder
* Self‑starter with a proactive approach
* Audit experience beneficial
What you'll get in return
* Our client offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
* Hybrid working
* 25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the opportunity for extra time off for the Christmas and New Year break
* Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra holiday days
* A 35-hour working week with flex start and finish times
* Company-wide discretionary bonus
* Free parking
* Enhanced Pension
* Professional membership fees and CIPD
* Company discounts
What you need to do nowIf 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 on your career. # 4772751