Group Financial Accountant
Northamptonshire
£65,000 - £70,000
Are you a technically strong, Qualified Accountant operating in a varied month end accounting role, or working within a mid-tier firm and looking for your first move into industry as a Financial Accountant?
Aila is partnered exclusively with a manufacturing business that will give unique exposure for your first move into industry or an exciting next step in your industry career and into a fast-paced and exhilarating business.
About the Company:
Market leading manufacturing company with ambitious growth plans
Scale up firm with impressive headcount growth over the last 5 years
Excellent environment for somebody to excel in a first move from practice
The role:
The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-quality technical accounting function, ensuring robust, compliant and efficient financial processes across the Group. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will actively contribute to the Group's financial strategy while acting as a trusted technical expert across financial accounting, statutory reporting and controls.
You will sit at the centre of finance in a fast-paced and exciting business, owning the month end cycle and leading a team of two, operating within a wider finance team 10.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and deliver the monthly accounting and reporting cycle (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow)
Produce insightful monthly reporting and analysis for Senior Management
Maintain and enhance balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, fixed assets, leases and depreciation policies
Assess and implement upcoming accounting standard changes
Lead a robust and efficient statutory audit process, aligned to Group reporting timelines
Prepare position papers on complex or judgmental accounting matters
Act as the key point of contact for external auditors
Develop, implement and maintain Group accounting policies
Ensure strong, resilient and enabling financial controls across the organisation
Support adherence to financial risk management frameworks
The Ideal Candidate:
Technically strong Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
Significant Post qualification experience in financial accounting and taxation
Proven experience advising complex technical accounting issues
Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator, comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels
Resilient, organised and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in tight deadlines
Experience in either an industry accounting role, or making a 1st move from a mid-tier practice
The Package & Benefits:
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
Performance-based bonus
Private Healthcare, Life Assurance
25 days leave + bank
Unique opportunity in a thrilling and exciting industry
How to Apply:
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.
About Aila Recruitment:
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.
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