Financial Accountant

AFR Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Above average pension contribution

Job summary

AFR Consulting is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join a busy accounts team in a large manufacturing business serving UK and international markets.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the role focuses on improving reporting, balance sheet controls, and cash forecast processes. The ideal candidate is newly or nearly qualified (ACCA/ACA) with an audit or practice background and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA candidate with audit/accountancy practice background preferred.
• Newly or nearly qualified accountant welcome.
• Keen eye for detail and drive for continuous improvement.
• Experience in financial reporting and budgeting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improving financial reporting through clear understanding of business processes and controls.
• Delivering month end board and management reporting packs, at site and group finance level.
• Completing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, resolving any key issues.
• Managing the cash flow forecasting process and liaising with group treasury.
• Improving processes and controls, delivering required change across the business.
• Reporting financial performance of operational cost centres.
• Recording and controlling fixed assets and authorising expenditure.
• Preparation of annual budgets and information for the group finance team.
• Driving improvements to the ERP system along with other ad hoc projects when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

ACCA or ACA candidate

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This large manufacturing business supplies market leading products to retail and wholesale customers throughout the UK and worldwide. Operating as a subsidiary of an acquisitive PLC, they have deep financial resources and are now part of a portfolio of well-respected brands within their sector.

As part of their ongoing growth and development they are now looking to strengthen the finance department by recruiting a Financial Accountant to join a busy accounts team and build close working relationships with key stakeholders across the business. Reporting into the Finance Director the successful candidate must have a keen eye for detail, the curiosity to question current processes and a desire to seek continuous improvement. The role would be ideally suited to a newly or nearly qualified accountant, ACCA or ACA with an audit / accountancy practice background preferred but not essential. On offer is the chance to join a well-respected company in a role that could develop into a Financial Controller / Head of Finance position in the future.

Key responsibilities:

• Improving financial reporting through clear understanding of business processes and controls
• Delivering month end board and management reporting packs, at site and group finance level
• Completing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, resolving any key issues
• Managing the cash flow forecasting process and liaising with group treasury
• Improving processes and controls, delivering required change across the business
• Reporting financial performance of operational cost centres
• Recording and controlling fixed assets and authorising expenditure
• Preparation of annual budgets and information for the group finance team
• Driving improvements to the ERP system along with other ad hoc projects when required.

This opportunity would make a fantastic first step out of practice for an aspiring accountant looking to move into industry, or a Financial Accountant seeking a new challenge. The Finance Director is keen to mentor and develop someone who can become a real asset to the business and potentially fulfil a leadership position in the future. The role is office based and accompanied by a range of generous benefits, including flexible holidays and above average pension contribution.