FINANCE ACCOUNTANT

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Shaftesbury seeks a pro-active Financial Accountant to manage monthly management accounts and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and have strong experience in financial reporting and management accounting. This role offers significant autonomy with responsibilities including budget oversight and process improvement initiatives within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Must be a Fully Qualified Accountant with a valid ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, tax, and management accounting, ideally in relevant sectors.
• Strong understanding of IFRS / FRS and stock accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for two Ltd companies.
• Ensure compliance with financial legislation and maintain robust GDPR controls.
• Maintain clean balance sheets and provide monthly commentary.

Skills

Financial reporting

Tax & duties management

Management accounting

Communication

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Shaftsbury

Hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)

Salary: Up to £65,000

The Opportunity: Financial Accountant

We are seeking a highly proactive, fully qualified Financial Accountant to join the head office of a passionate, collaborative, and rapidly growing company operating within the industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to sit right at the heart of the finance team, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Senior Management Accountant. We are seeking a proactive, self-starting individual who is driven to succeed. You will be empowered with immediate ownership of two key legal entities within the group, requiring both initiative and a high degree of autonomy. The role offers the perfect blend of essential Management Accounting duties and critical Statutory Accounts preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Accounts: Responsibility for the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts for two Ltd companies, ensuring strict deadlines are met, including accurate reporting of stocks.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure company compliance with relevant financial legislative and reporting requirements. This includes continuing CPD, awareness of upcoming legislative changes, and maintaining robust controls within the GDPR framework.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Maintain clean balance sheets for both entities, providing monthly commentary and raising any associated risks or opportunities.
• Tax & Duties Lead: Act as the point of contact for the business regarding VAT, Duty, and Tax with respect to import/export activities.
• Budgeting & Planning: Oversight of entity budgets, including planning and business partnering, feeding into the preparation of consolidated group budgets.
• Process Improvement: Lead efficiency improvement projects at the site, including activity-based costing and scenario planning. Contribute to internal control processes to safeguard financial systems.
• Reporting: Ensure the accurate completion of monthly KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), including commentary and recommendations for improvement.
• Project Work: Undertake project work within the finance department and wider business as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: Must be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Sector Experience (Desirable): Proven experience in financial reporting, tax & duties, and management accounting within the industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS / FRS (Financial Reporting Standards).
• System Proficiency: Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with a particular strength in Excel.
• Stock Accounting: Knowledge and experience in stock accounting is highly desirable.
• Communication & Partnering: Excellent communicator with strong partnering skills. Ability to present complex financial information clearly to stakeholders and senior management.
• Project Management: Strong project management and governance awareness, capable of driving efficiency projects.