Financial Accountant

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment is partnering with a Leicestershire-based distribution business to hire a commercially minded Financial Accountant. You will own key accounting activities and work with senior leadership to shape processes and drive financial performance.

The role offers exposure to cross-functional teams, ownership of customer and supplier finance processes, and a clear path toward a Financial Controller role in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification and 2+ years post-qualified experience.
• Strong financial accounting experience in a mid-sized, fast-paced business.
• Proficient ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts with detailed commentary and analysis.
• Manage cashflow and support working capital planning.
• Own VAT compliance and reporting processes.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Be the ERP systems expert for the finance team.
• Prepare monthly forecasts and assist with budgets.

Skills

Financial accounting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Leicestershire | Growing Distribution Business | Future Financial Controller Opportunity

Are you an ambitious ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, influence change, and fast-track your progression towards becoming a Financial Controller?

We're working exclusively with a successful and growing distribution business in Leicestershire that is investing heavily in its future. As the business continues to evolve, they're seeking a commercially minded Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function and support the next stage of growth.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you'll work closely with senior leadership and business owners, helping to shape processes, improve controls, and drive financial performance.

The Role

As Financial Accountant, you'll take ownership of key financial accounting activities while supporting business-critical decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing management accounts through to final review stage, including detailed commentary and analysis
• Managing cashflow and supporting working capital management
• Ownership of VAT compliance and reporting
• Reviewing and supporting balance sheet reconciliations
• Acting as the primary ERP systems expert for the finance team
• Reviewing accruals, prepayments and journal postings
• Overseeing Accounts Payable processes to ensure efficiency and prevent backlogs
• Partnering with operational teams to ensure timely invoicing
• Reviewing Accounts Receivable alongside the Credit Manager
• Managing intercompany balances and cross-charge agreements
• Reviewing payment runs and maintaining robust financial controls
• Producing monthly forecasts and supporting annual budgets
• Assisting with audit processes and third-party advisor relationships
• Resolving complex accounting issues
• Supporting and contributing to finance and business improvement projects
• Assisting with the development and management of finance team members

About You

We're looking for an accountant who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing business environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• At least two years' post-qualified experience within industry
• Strong financial accounting experience
• Experience working within a medium-sized, fast-paced business
• Excellent ERP systems knowledge
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines

Why Join?

• Clear progression opportunity towards a future Financial Controller role
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and business owners
• The chance to influence change and improve processes across the organisation
• A broad and varied role combining technical accounting with commercial exposure
• The opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing business
• A challenging and rewarding environment where your ideas will be valued

If you're looking for a role that offers genuine career progression, business exposure, and the opportunity to help shape a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.