Financial Accountant

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed business with ambitious plans for expansion and continuous improvement. Operating across multiple locations, they have built a strong reputation within their sector and are now investing in their finance function to support the next phase of growth.

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.
Why Join?
Join a financially strong, PE-backed organisation during an exciting growth journey
Broad exposure across financial accounting, operations and business partnering
Opportunity to make a genuine impact by improving processes and controls
Work closely with an experienced Finance Director and senior leadership team
Enjoy a flexible, largely home-based role with excellent long-term development opportunities
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on Financial Accountant position suited to a part-qualified or finalist accountant who enjoys variety and autonomy. You'll take ownership of day-to-day finance activities while supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls and ongoing process improvements within a fast-paced SME environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Support month-end, year-end, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting activities
Manage purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and supplier relationships
Prepare VAT returns and support audit and statutory reporting requirements
Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting efficiency
About You
Part-qualified or finalist (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT)
Previous experience within a broad finance role, ideally in an SME environment
Strong understanding of financial accounting, ledgers, reconciliations and VAT
Proactive, hands-on and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
Strong Excel skills with experience using finance systems and improving processes
Additional Information
The role is predominantly home-based, with an initial handover period requiring travel to Newport, Shropshire a couple of times per week. Following this, travel is expected approximately once a week or fortnight. Occasional travel to other UK sites, including London and Westbury, may also be required on a quarterly basis.
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