Financial Accountant

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Burton upon Trent. This hybrid role involves key responsibilities in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a recognised accounting qualification and solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting. The role offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and various employee benefits, contributing to a dynamic finance function at UK Head Office level.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with life insurance

Service-related bonus

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Bike-to-work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a UK organisation.
• Experience in VAT and tax matters.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of cost centre reporting and financial accounting control.
• Support with monthly group reporting and annual statutory accounts.
• Month-end closure of trade creditors area.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong technical accounting skills

High proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant

Burton on Trent - Hybrid (3 days per week at site)

£45-48k + bonus + benefits

The Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Accounts Manager, you will play a key part in the financial accounting function. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting & Control

• Ownership of fixed and variable cost centre reporting, including underlying transactional processes
• Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
• Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Preparation of information for tax purposes where required

Month-End & Balance Sheet Management

• Month-end closure of the trade creditors area of the balance sheet
• Supporting the purchase ledger supervisor on financial accounting matters
• Closure and revaluation of purchase ledger
• Adjustments for group reporting purposes
• GRIR (Goods Received/Invoice Received) analysis, maintenance and control
• Goods in transit calculations and reconciliations
• Intercompany balances uploads and reconciliation via HFM ITM
• DPO (Days Payable Outstanding) calculations

Business Partnering & Planning

• Working closely with and supporting business functions in your areas of responsibility
• Supporting the preparation of annual management plans and forecasts

Audit & Compliance

• Acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Driving strong internal controls and supporting process improvement initiatives

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a UK organisation
• Strong technical accounting skills with a sound understanding of internal controls
• Experience in VAT and tax matters
• High proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels
• High attention to detail, with resilience and flexibility in managing competing demands and deadlines
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with enthusiasm for continuous process improvement
• Experience of SAP is highly desirable (training will be provided if needed)

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £48,000 (depending on skills, qualifications and experience)
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service‑related bonus payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike‑to‑work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward‑thinking finance function at UK Head Office level. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, work with senior stakeholders, and have the chance to make a real impact through process improvement and control.