Commercial Accountant

SRM Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a detail-oriented Commercial Accountant to join a busy finance team in the City of London. This role involves managing financial figures, producing month-end reporting, and supporting budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will have part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) is required.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables are essential.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing context is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce insightful analysis for commercial decision-making.
• Maintain and reconcile financial data.
• Prepare month-end reporting packs.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Drive improvements in financial processes.

Skills

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)

Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP's, Pivot Tables, basic macros)

Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of core finance functions

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Mitcham

Salary: Competitive Benefits

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical skills? Do you enjoy working with large data sets and turning insights into actionable recommendations? Our client is seeking a Commercial Accountant to join their busy finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate reporting and analysis that drives decision-making.

About the Role

You will manage financial figures within the ERP system, produce month-end reporting packs and support process improvements across the finance function. This is a hands‑on role that involves liaising with auditors, preparing statutory accounts, contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. The position suits someone with an analytical background who thrives on data‑driven work and enjoys collaborating with commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with large data sets to produce insightful analysis for commercial decision-making.
• Maintain and reconcile financial data
• Prepare month-end reporting packs and statutory VAT returns.
• Support annual budget and re‑forecast processes.
• Produce analytical reports comparing actual vs planned performance and recommend actions.
• Assist with stock accounting, margin reconciliation and cash flow forecasting.
• Drive improvements in financial processes and reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP's, Pivot Tables, basic macros).
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of core finance functions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive, detail-focused individual with a “can-do” attitude.
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and can manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify process improvements.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and supporting commercial decision‑making.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where your contribution will be valued and your career development supported.