Financial Accountant

Castle Employment; Irton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing & retail business in Scarborough is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and support cashflow management. Offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, this role includes responsibilities such as managing balance sheet reconciliations and leading the AP & AR teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial accounting, ideally in manufacturing or retail, and be proficient in Sage and Excel. This position offers hybrid working options and great commuter access.

Benefits

33 days holiday

On-site parking

Accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• Proven experience within financial accounting, ideally within manufacturing or retail.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll reconciliations, AP, AR, and cash management.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Take responsibility for cashflow reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Lead AP & AR teams to ensure efficient processing of invoices.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Payroll reconciliations

AP and AR management

Cash management

Proficiency in accounting software

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Overview

A successful and growing manufacturing & retail business based in Scarborough is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, 33 days holiday, and hybrid working options. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting cashflow management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies and accounting standards
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly
• Take responsibility for cashflow reporting and forecasting to support business operations
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines
• Lead and support the AP & AR teams to ensure efficient processing of invoices and payments
• Carry out daily cash postings, bank reconciliations, and ensure funds are allocated correctly
• Support internal and external audits and drive continuous improvements across finance processes

Qualifications

• Proven experience within financial accounting, ideally within manufacturing or retail
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll reconciliations, AP, AR, and cash management
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, alongside strong Excel skills
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous

Additional Details

This excellent opportunity is easily commutable from Scarborough, Bridlington, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Whitby, Driffield, and the surrounding areas. There is on-site parking available, and the role is also accessible by public transport. We would be keen to speak with individuals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Assistant Financial Controller, or Senior Accountant, or those in a similar role looking for a new challenge. If this sounds like the next step in your career, simply click the 'apply' button today or get in touch with Castle Employment for a confidential conversation.