Financial Accountant

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Leadership exposure

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions is seeking a Financial Accountant to take ownership of key financial reporting processes and act as a partner to stakeholders across the organisation. You will lead year-end activities, support strategic projects, and oversee balance sheet controls while deputising for the Head of Finance when required.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, ongoing development, and a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a clear pathway for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit and statutory reporting processes.
• Prepare regulatory and compliance returns.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Support treasury management and cashflow reporting.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Review and improve financial processes, controls, and systems.
• Provide financial analysis to support decisions.
• Support business growth initiatives and projects.
• Mentor junior finance staff.
• Depose for Head of Finance when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Proactive improvements

Collaborative

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant looking for a role that offers genuine career development, exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to make a real impact? We're partnering with a highly respected and growing organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into a key position within the finance team. Reporting directly to an experienced and supportive Head of Finance, you'll play a pivotal role in financial reporting, audit management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking broader responsibility and a clear pathway for progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

As Financial Accountant, you'll take ownership of key financial reporting processes while acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the organisation. You'll lead on year-end activities, support strategic projects, oversee balance sheet controls, and contribute to business planning and decision-making. The position also offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to deputise for the Head of Finance when required, making it an ideal move for an ambitious finance professional looking to accelerate their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the external audit process and statutory reporting activities.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and compliance returns.
• Manage and review key balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
• Support treasury management activities and cashflow reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Review and improve financial processes, controls, and systems.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support business growth initiatives, tenders, and project work.
• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team.
• Act as deputy to the Head of Finance when required.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working collaboratively and driving improvements. You'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.
• Previous responsibility for audits and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and desire to identify and implement improvements.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive and highly regarded Head of Finance
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects
• Collaborative and values-led culture
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation