Site Accountant

Your new company Your new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke and are looking for a Site Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. Your new role Prepare, maintain, and update key financial reports, including consolidated income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in line with relevant accounting standards. Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting through detailed analysis, reconciliations, and investigation of variances. Coordinate and lead the annual external audit process, along with interim financial reviews. Ensure compliance with statutory tax requirements and manage interactions with UK regulatory bodies. Supervise daily finance operations while promoting adherence to company policies and internal controls. Produce and submit financial information required by lenders, insurers, and other external stakeholders. Establish and refine accounting processes and procedures to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and support automation initiatives. Work closely with commercial and FP&A teams to review performance, monitor trends, and assess budget adherence. Support system and process improvements, including providing financial leadership during ERP implementations. Manage core finance functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and payroll. Build and develop a capable finance team aligned to support ongoing business expansion. What you'll need to succeed Qualified for qualified by experience Experience in a similar role previously Manufacturing experience desirable What you'll get in return Up to £55,000 DOE On-site working 34 days holiday 5% employer pension 8.30am-4.45pm Monday to Friday 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)