Financial Accountant

Fabric Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabric Recruitment seeks a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its central finance team in the UK. The role covers financial accounting, reporting, and control improvements, with involvement in month‑end and group reporting.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with UK VAT knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. SAP experience is advantageous and training can be provided.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least two years post-qualification experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK VAT and tax accounting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with financial systems and data.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to timely, accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting and control activities across designated cost centres, including fixed and variable costs.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, management plans and financial forecasts.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and provide financial guidance.
• Complete month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations for designated areas.
• Oversee central costs and interdepartmental recharges accounting and controls.
• Support monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare financial information to support tax and VAT reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with audit requests.
• Maintain robust financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Undertake ad hoc financial projects as required.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are working with an established business to recruit a technically strong and commercially aware Financial Accountant to join its central finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take responsibility for key financial accounting and reporting activities, support the wider business with financial insight, and contribute to ongoing improvements in financial controls and processes.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical accounting background, excellent Excel skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Experience using SAP would be a significant advantage, although training can be provided.

• Manage financial accounting and control activities across designated cost centres, including fixed and variable costs.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, management plans and financial forecasts.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business, providing financial support and guidance.
• Complete month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations for designated areas.
• Oversee the accounting and control of central costs and interdepartmental recharges.
• Support monthly group reporting and the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare relevant financial information to support tax and VAT reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with audit requests.
• Maintain robust financial controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and reporting.
• Undertake ad hoc financial projects and other duties as required.

About you:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
• Working knowledge of UK VAT and tax-related accounting requirements.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of internal financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and data.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, timely work.
• The ability to build effective relationships at all levels of an organisation.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.