Company Accountant

RECfinancial; Leicester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Healthcare bonuses

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Job summary

RECfinancial is partnering with a leading engineering specialist in South Leicestershire to recruit a confident and proactive Company Accountant on-site, part-time (about 30 hours per week).

You will take charge of the in-house finance function, with responsibilities for month-end/year-end accounts, purchase ledger, P&L reporting and cash flow, plus basic HR, payroll, credit control and varied ad-hoc duties.

Qualifications

• Month-end and year-end accounts preparation.
• Manage purchase ledger and P&L reporting.
• Oversee cash flow; basic HR, payroll, and credit control.
• Experience with AI tools or leading system implementation projects.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or QBE encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the in-house finance function in a proactive capacity.
• Handle day-to-day accounting operations and ad-hoc tasks to keep work varied.

Job description

RECfinancial is partnering with a leading engineering specialist in South Leicestershire to recruit a confident and proactive Company Accountant. This on-site, part-time position involves roughly 30 hours per week, structured over 4 or 5 days within a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.

Ideal for candidates based within the Leicestershire / Leicester / Rugby / Hinckley / Lutterworth area.

In this role, you will take complete charge of the in-house finance function and assume full responsibility for day-to-day accounting operations. Your day-to-day tasks include month-end and year-end accounts preparation, managing the purchase ledger, P&L reporting, and overseeing cash flow. Alongside core finance responsibilities, the role involves basic HR duties, payroll administration, credit control, and varied ad-hoc tasks to keep your everyday responsibilities engaging and varied.

The ideal candidate will be a sharp, analytical professional who possesses advanced Excel skills paired with a forward-thinking mindset toward technology. We are looking for an individual who brings hands‑on experience with modern AI tools or a strong background in leading system implementation and migration projects to enhance operational efficiency.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part-qualified, as well as those with equivalent experience (QBE).

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, alongside 25 days holiday, a good pension plan, private medical and healthcare bonuses. Additionally, employees benefit from free on-site parking and a supportive work culture featuring flexible working hours to support work‑life balance