Financial Accountant

Trostan Dene; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000

Hybrid working arrangements

31 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A UK healthcare manufacturing company is seeking a qualified financial accountant to support the Group Financial Compliance team. The role includes preparing financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring tax compliance. Candidates should have experience in financial accounting and be ACCA or ACA qualified. This position offers a salary up to £60,000 with hybrid working options, a relaxed environment, and 31 days of holiday including bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting from industry or practice.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance.
• Ability to liaise with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of Group and Company Financial Statements.
• Assist in managing the Annual and Internal Audit processes.
• Review corporation tax computations and process tax adjustments.
• Act as key contact for external auditors.
• Support monthly close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Technical financial accounting

Tax compliance

Balance sheet reconciliations

Internal audit processes

Communication with auditors

Education

ACCA or ACA qualified

Job description

The Business

The business combines UK-based manufacturing with a growing international footprint, investing heavily in new technology, product development and sustainable alternatives to traditional healthcare consumables. They are known for its values-led culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and collaborative, people-first approach. Based in Chorley with hybrid working.

The Role

You will support the Group Financial Compliance team with preparing Group and individual Company Financial Statements, assist with managing the Annual Audit, Internal Audit and Corporate Governance processes, Tax Compliance, Balance Sheet reconciliations and to assist the Finance team generally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of Annual Company and Group Consolidated Accounts, including disclosure packs compliant with FRS102 for external audit.
• Assist in producing Statutory Financial Statements from disclosure packs for auditor review.
• Review corporation tax computations, process tax adjustments, and support current-year tax payment planning.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, responding to queries and coordinating timely information flow.
• Support monthly close activities, including journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and analytical review of ledger accounts.
• Assist with ongoing tax compliance, including VAT, PSA returns, and Corporation Tax obligations.
• Contribute to the development of internal audit processes, corporate governance procedures, and statutory submissions (including ONS).
• Liaise cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely financial data and apply technical problem-solving as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone technically strong with previous experience in financial accounting, either from industry or practice. This would suit someone qualified ACCA or ACA.

Package, Benefits & Hours

• Salary up to £60,000
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Relaxed working environment with flexible hours
• 37.5 hours per week
• 31 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Interested? Please apply with your updated CV attached and we'll be in touch for an initial conversation should you be short listed.