Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into a key position within the finance team. Reporting to Head of Finance, you'll own financial reporting, audits, regulatory compliance, and drive improvements.

You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, deputise when required, and have a clear progression path in a collaborative environment. Hybrid working and strong work-life balance are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience leading audits and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and systems knowledge.
• Effective communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements.

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Audit experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

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

• 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