Financial Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Cutthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

25 days holiday + BH

7% employee / 8% employer pension

Healthcare benefit

Early finish Fridays

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing business in Chesterfield as they appoint a Financial Accountant to join their finance team.

The role offers a varied range of financial accounting and reporting duties, with ownership of month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments. Hybrid working, progression and a supportive team are highlighted in the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and month-end close
• Experience producing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong Excel and accounting system knowledge

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and support month-end processes
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate records
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support statutory accounts and year-end reporting
• Assist with external audits
• Support cash flow forecasting and wider financial planning
• Review and improve financial processes and controls
• Support the Financial Controller with analysis and reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting where required
• Provide financial information and support to colleagues and stakeholders across the business

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel

Financial systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACCA part-qualified or CIMA part-qualified or AAT qualified

Tools

ERP/Accounting software

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and successful manufacturing business in Chesterfield as they look to appoint a Financial Accountant to join their established finance team.

This is a newly created role due to continued business growth and the evolving responsibilities of the Financial Controller. You'll join a friendly finance team of four and take ownership of a broad range of financial accounting and reporting activities, working closely with an experienced Financial Controller.

This is a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant or AAT-qualified finance professional looking for a varied role with plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to develop within a growing business.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £45,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% employee / 8% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare benefit and Medical Cash Plan
• Early finish every Friday
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible working hours
• Broad and varied role within a supportive finance team

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm Friday, 8:00am-2:30pm

The Role

As Financial Accountant, you'll be responsible for a varied range of duties including:

• Preparing monthly financial reports and supporting month-end processes
• Taking ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Supporting statutory accounts and year-end reporting
• Assisting with external audit requirements
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and wider financial planning
• Reviewing and improving financial processes and controls
• Supporting the Financial Controller with analysis, reporting and projects
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting where required
• Providing financial information and support to colleagues and stakeholders across the business

About You

They are looking for someone with strong financial accounting experience who enjoys working in a hands-on and collaborative environment. You will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified status, or be AAT qualified
• Experience across financial accounting, month-end and balance sheet reconciliations
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a small, collaborative team
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good Excel and financial systems knowledge
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
• A proactive approach with an interest in improving processes and taking on additional responsibilities

This is a fantastic Financial Accountant opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a broad finance role, work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and develop their career within a growing manufacturing business.