Financial Accountant

Junior Finance Accountant

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Permanent
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Junior Accountant to join a growing ?nance team and gain hands-on experience across the full ?nance function.
The role is ideal for someone who is AAT quali?ed, part-quali?ed, or a ?nance graduate and looking to complete ACCA or CIMA. You will be involved in day-to-day ?nance operations while developing strong technical foundations and commercial understanding, with guidance and mentoring from the Head of Finance.
Although the Head of Finance works remotely, the role is fully office based (Newcastle-under-Lyme,) working closely with colleagues on site and gaining exposure to real-time business operations.
What You Will Be Doing
Day-to-Day Finance Operations
Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Maintaining accurate supplier and customer records and resolving routine queries
Assisting with payment runs and day-to-day cash processing
Supporting bank reconciliations and cash allocation
Month-End and Reporting Exposure
Assisting with month-end close activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
Supporting preparation of management accounts and reporting schedules
Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations with support from the Head of Finance
Helping ensure ?nancial records are accurate and audit-ready
Cost Control, Budgets and Forecasting
Supporting cost accounting activities and variance analysis
Assisting with budget and forecast preparation and updates
Providing ?nancial data and analysis to support operational decision-making
Systems and Process Learning
Working with Sage accounting software for daily processing and reporting
Supporting ongoing improvements to ?nance processes and controls
Developing a strong understanding of end-to-end ?nance operations
What We Are Looking For
Essential
AAT quali?ed, part-quali?ed (ACCA or CIMA), or ?nance-related degree
Actively studying or planning to complete ACCA or CIMA
Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
Good organisational skills and a positive, proactive attitude
Desirable
Experience using Sage accounting software
12 years experience in a junior ?nance or accounting role
Tech savvy and comfortable working with Excel, with a willingness to learn new tools and improve processes
Development and Progression
This role offers broad exposure across core ?nance activities and is designed to support long-term development within ?nance. xwzovoh Full study support is provided towards ACCA or CIMA, alongside structured on-the-job learning and regular support from the Head of Finance.