Financial Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Ipswich is seeking a newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to transition from practice into industry. This role offers valuable experience across various businesses and the chance to collaborate closely with operational managers. You will be involved in preparing management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts, while supporting senior finance members. The position comes with a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in accounts preparation, reporting, and analysis.
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills.
• Interest in the agricultural sector and willingness to work closely with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with farm managers to improve financial understanding.
• Prepare annual management accounts and budgets for multiple businesses.
• Review VAT returns and monthly/quarterly reporting.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Financial reporting

Analysis

Communication skills

Education

Recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Are you a recently qualified accountant looking to make your first move into industry from practice?

Are you looking to join an award winning business where professional and personal development is encouraged?

I'm seeking a newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to join a fantastic business based in Ipswich. This is an ideal first move from practice into industry, offering exposure to a wide range of businesses and the opportunity to work closely with managers across their operations.

The position is offering a salary paying up to £50,000!

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with farm managers to improve financial understanding and performance
• Prepare annual management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts for multiple businesses
• Review VAT returns, monthly/quarterly reporting, and external accounts
• Support the Senior Accountants, Finance Director, and wider management team
• Liaise with auditors, clients, and accounts assistants to resolve queries
• Provide financial insight and additional reporting for consultancy clients
• Process monthly payroll for selected businesses

Candidate Profile

• Recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (first-time movers from practice encouraged)
• Strong grounding in accounts preparation, reporting, and analysis
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
• Interest in the agricultural sector and willingness to work closely with operational teams

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, hands-on environment where finance adds real value

If you're looking for a role that will stretch and develop you, with clear progression opportunities and meaningful impact, apply today!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.