Financial Accountant

i2i Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to analyse financial statements, manage the company balance sheet, and support reporting and budgeting. Ideal candidates should have strong IT and administration skills, be part qualified, and have experience in a financial accounting environment. This permanent, full-time role in Cheltenham offers competitive pay and generous perks, including annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Staff discount on products

Life Assurance Scheme

Discounts across high street brands

Personal Charity Support

Cycle to Work scheme

Tax-Free Childcare

Free onsite parking

Employee Savings Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a financial accounting environment.
• Able to self-motivate and deliver accurate reporting to tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and interpreting financial statements to support commercial decision-making.
• Helping business support teams understand and manage their costs.
• Taking overall responsibility for the company balance sheet, including fixed assets.
• Managing the production of Statutory Accounts and accompanying notes.
• Reporting and budgeting for revenue and costs.
• Preparing and presenting period, quarterly and YTD reporting with KPI analysis.
• Producing daily and long-term cashflow forecasts.
• Processing authorised automated bank payments.
• Calculating and reporting customer rebates.
• Leading financial modelling and analysis for forecasts, budgets and business plans.
• Supporting audit and tax work to ensure compliance.
• Driving improvements in reporting, systems, processes and timescales.

Skills

Strong IT and administration skills

Excellent Excel skills, including reconciliations

High attention to detail

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to build relationships across all levels

Solutions-focused, able to manage multiple priorities

A strong team player with good problem-solving skills

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or QBE

Job description

Financial Accountant

Up to £48k DOE

Staverton | Monday-Friday

A fast-growing national company. Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture.

Must have's

• Strong IT and administration skills
• Excellent Excel skills, including reconciliations
• High attention to detail
• Experience working within a financial accounting environment
• Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or QBE
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to build relationships across all levels
• Able to self-motivate and deliver accurate reporting to tight timescales
• Solutions-focused, able to manage multiple priorities
• A strong team player with good problem-solving skills

Nice to have's

• Experience within the Foodservice sector or a similar operational environment

So what will you be doing?

• You'll be analysing and interpreting financial statements to support commercial decision-making.
• You'll help business support teams understand and manage their costs.
• You'll take overall responsibility for the company balance sheet, including fixed assets, leases and loan accounts.
• Managing the production of Statutory Accounts and accompanying notes.
• Reporting and budgeting for revenue and costs.
• Preparing and presenting period, quarterly and YTD reporting with KPI analysis.
• Preparing weekly reports for review.
• Producing daily and long-term cashflow forecasts.
• Processing authorised automated bank payments.
• Calculating and reporting customer rebates.
• Leading financial modelling and analysis for forecasts, budgets and business plans.
• Supporting audit and tax work to ensure compliance.
• Completing environmental (SECR) reports, insurance renewals and purchasing statistics.
• Driving improvements in reporting, systems, processes and timescales.
• Supporting financial and IT process/system projects.
• Championing ESG and food safety culture within the business.
• Promoting best practice in Cyber Essentials and data integrity.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Staff discount on products
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts across high street brands
• Personal Charity Support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Tax-Free Childcare
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Savings Scheme

Helpful extras:

• Based in Cheltenham with free on-site parking
• Modern office with a collaborative team culture
• Permanent, full-time role - 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to grow in a progressive, people-focused company
• Work with a Top 50 UK employer in a fun, foodie, fast-paced culture

Our mission of "Making Recruitment Personal" also means making recruitment fair. We're committed to reviewing every application with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

While we aim to respond personally to every application, high volumes mean this isn't always possible. You will be kept informed about the progress of your application.

Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.

Due to the volume of applications, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.