Financial Accountant

Investigo; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Investigo is seeking a commercially minded Financial Accountant in Leicester to join the finance team. The role supports a multi-site operation, delivering robust financial control, accurate reporting, and insightful analysis. You will work with senior stakeholders to enhance financial performance.

The position offers exposure to multiple business units, fast-paced environment, and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with relevant experience.
• Experience in a multi-site FMCG/retail/distribution/logistics environment is advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Confident communicator with ability to engage stakeholders across levels.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities.
• Partner with operational and site management teams across multiple locations.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Financial systems

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-site experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

An established and growing business is seeking a commercially minded Financial Accountant to join its finance team based in Leicester. Supporting a large multi-site operation, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and insightful financial analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic and fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to multiple business units and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls are maintained.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Partner with operational and site management teams across multiple locations.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with relevant experience.
• Previous experience within a multi-site, FMCG, retail, distribution, logistics, or similar operational environment would be advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• Hybrid working arrangements- 2 days office based
• Strong benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Collaborative and supportive working environment