Financial Accountant

SF Recruitment; Earlestown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a client in Derby. The role involves supporting financial reporting, process improvement, and compliance tasks. Candidates should be highly analytical, organized, and have experience in finance support or analyst roles, particularly in the automotive sector.

Benefits

Study support

Potential for 1 day working from home

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance support or analyst role.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Confident communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of Purchase Ledger accounts.
• Produce key reports including the Group Cap Report and Weekly Forecasts.
• Assist with VAT returns and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Keyloop

Purchase Direct

Precisionpay

Job description

SF are excited to be partnering with a client based in Derby who are looking for a Financial Accountant on a full time, permanent basis. This role is open to Financial and Management Accountants who are looking for a role where they can progress.

Salary up to £50,000
Study support
Potential for 1 day working from home
Hours: 8:30am - 5pm

You will support the Finance Director and wider business with essential financial reporting, process improvement, and compliance tasks that contribute to the integrity and performance of the group.

Job duties:
Supporting the creation and maintenance of Purchase Ledger accounts in line with Motus standards
Producing and distributing key reports including the Group Cap Report and Weekly Forecasts
Preparing monthly submissions to Head Office, including cash movements, stock profiles, and balance sheet reconciliations
Reviewing and auditing financial data to ensure compliance with group policies
Assisting with VAT returns and external audits
Supporting the budgeting process and preparing documentation for annual insurance renewals
Maintaining accurate reporting on VAT treatment, impairment provisions, and vehicle stock variances
Acting as a key point of contact for systems such as Keyloop, Purchase Direct, and Precisionpay
Developing and delivering training materials, accounting guides, and process improvements
Offering direct support to the Financial Director on projects and initiatives as required

The ideal candidate will have the following:
Highly analytical with strong Excel and reporting skills
Organised and able to manage recurring and ad-hoc tasks across different timeframes
A confident communicator able to liaise with senior stakeholders across the group
Proactive and comfortable identifying and solving process issues
Experienced in a finance support or analyst role (automotive sector experience is a bonus)