Financial Accountant

Evri; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic logistics company in Bishop Auckland is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to manage the financial control environment. You will lead and develop graduate accountants while ensuring accurate reporting and continuous improvements. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with a strong track record in finance. This role offers great benefits, including up to 26 days of holiday and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free digital GP service

Wagestream income access

Cycle to Work scheme

Company funded Life Assurance

Retailer discounts

Up to 26 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience is an advantage.
• Strong track record in delivering under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
• Industry experience in a similar-sized organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and periodic management accounts for senior management.
• Provide clear, data-backed insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Support the year-end audit process with accurate documentation.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Data analysis and insights

Advanced Excel skills

Time management under pressure

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Open Accounts software

eBIS

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a proactive and detail driven Financial Accountant to take full ownership of our financial control environment - ensuring accuracy, insight, and continuous improvement across our reporting processes. You\'ll lead by example, directly managing and developing two graduate accountants, supporting both their day-to-day work and their professional study progression, while driving best practice across the team. If you\'re commercially minded, technically strong, and eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic finance team, this could be the role for you. This is a great time to be joining us! We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!

Interested? Take a look at the below to understand what you\'ll be doing in your role as a Financial Accountant at Evri!

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and periodic management accounts for senior management and Board review
• Provide clear, data-backed insights and recommendations to influence forecasts and decision-making
• Write engaging, relevant commentary to accompany financial reports
• Line manage and mentor one first-year and one second-year graduate, supporting both role development and study progression
• Maintain strong balance sheet control through monthly reconciliation of all accounts
• Identify and implement improvements to transaction processes, controls, and manual workflows
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure management accounts meet evolving reporting needs
• Support the year-end audit process, resolving queries and providing accurate supporting documentation
• Develop a deep understanding of all accounts transactions from data input to reporting

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (Post-qualified experience is an advantage)
• Proven experience in leading and developing team members
• Strong track record in delivering under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
• Industry experience in a similar-sized organisation
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of Open Accounts software and eBIS

About Evri

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. We\'re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring - and be - their whole authentic selves. We\'re on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We\'re committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business.

We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

We\'re excited for the future. Let\'s deliver it together.

Our Benefits

• Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family
• Wagestream - access a portion of your earned income before payday
• Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues
• Bonus schemes (grade dependent)
• 50% discount on sending parcels through Evri
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company funded Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling
• Retailer discounts
• Great career progression
• Up to 26 days holiday
• Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates