Financial Accountant

Chalk Hill Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension – up to 12% employer contribution

Private family healthcare

25 days holiday

Full study support and professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a well-established manufacturing business in England. This role offers an opportunity for part-qualified accountants or those qualified by experience, with responsibilities including financial account preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for budgeting and audits. The position includes an enhanced pension, private healthcare, and full study support for professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience within a finance or accounting function.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a growing organisation

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts in line with UK GAAP.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and general ledger management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and capital expenditure projects.
• Involvement in payroll, expenses, and accounts payable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Willingness to learn

Finance experience

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Qualified by experience

Job description

This range is provided by Chalk Hill Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Chalk Hill Group

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Chalk Hill Group are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business specialising in the design and manufacture of solutions for critical applications across a variety of sectors including aerospace, defence and power generation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant (or someone qualified by experience) who is looking to progress their career within a supportive, high-performing finance team. The business offers full study support for professional accountancy qualifications and genuine long-term development.

The Role

This is a broad, hands‑on role providing exposure across the full finance function. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly and annual accounts in line with UK GAAP
• Balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, and general ledger management
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, audits, and capital expenditure projects
• Involvement in payroll, expenses, and accounts payable within a collaborative finance team

About You

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience within a finance or accounting function
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, hands‑on approach
• Keen to learn, develop, and progress within a growing organisation

What’s On Offer

• Enhanced pension – up to 12% employer contribution
• Private family healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Full study support and professional membership reimbursement

If you are looking for a role that combines technical accounting, business exposure, and professional development within a market‑leading manufacturing organisation, this is an opportunity not to miss.

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Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

Manufacturing