Financial Accountant

Axon Moore; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their high-performing finance function in Blackburn. This role is ideal for ACA-qualified candidates with a strong technical background who are looking for genuine progression opportunities. The successful applicant will support the Financial Controller with various key responsibilities, including financial reporting and process improvement, in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Progression potential

Qualifications

• ACA qualified accountant looking to make first or second move from practice.
• Audit background preferred.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical accounting documentation.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead audits and review internal controls.

Skills

Communication

Technical Accounting

Excel

Education

ACA Qualified

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Blackburn
Salary: 50-65k + Benefits & Progression Opportunities

We are seeking a technically strong ACA-qualified accountant looking to make their first or second move from practice into a fast-paced, commercial environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge and a desire to develop within a high-performing finance function.

You'll play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller across a range of responsibilities including technical accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a high-visibility role with genuine progression potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Statutory Accounts
• Leading audits monthly and quarterly
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors during financial audits
• Prepare technical accounting documentation to support accounting conclusions
• Working closely with the group reporting team
• Review and improve internal controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Financial reporting

The ideal candidate:

• ACA qualified
• Looking for your first or second move from practice
• Audit background
• Excellent communication skills, able to work across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a bonus
• A supportive environment for career development

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Rebecca on [email protected] or 07741325417