Financial Accountant

Sharp Consultancy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing is on the lookout for a driven finance professional to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Financial Controller, contributing to high-quality financial reporting and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values continuous improvement and excellence in its operations. If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Experience in statutory accounts within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support ad-hoc financial and reporting tasks as required.
• Manage statutory and tax compliance for year-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for leaders.

Skills

Audit

Accounting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Abilities

Education

ACCA part-qualified

ACA part-qualified

CIMA part-qualified

Job description

We are partnering with a leading manufacturing company renowned for producing high-quality, innovative products that set industry standards for durability, performance, and precision. With a strong emphasis on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement, they are seeking driven professionals to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a business that is shaping the future of modern manufacturing.

The successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller and should be ACCA/ACA/CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified, with a solid foundation in audit and accounting. A passion for continuous improvement and excellence within a high-performing, fast-paced Finance Team is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting a range of ad-hoc financial and reporting tasks as required
• Managing statutory and tax compliance for year-end reporting
• Acting as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors
• Preparing monthly financial reports for operational and divisional leaders
• Performing detailed variance analysis on financial performance
• Partnering with Audit, Finance, Production, and HR teams to ensure accurate reporting
• Preparing and gaining sign-off on balance sheet reconciliations

Experience & Qualifications:

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA part-qualified or fully qualified
• Previous experience in statutory accounts, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate will bring excellent organizational abilities, thrive under pressure, and demonstrate a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. The ability to balance independent work with strong team collaboration and a continuous drive for improvement will be key to success in this role.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.