Financial Accountant

Reed; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to lead a small finance team. The role involves overseeing day-to-day finance operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong financial acumen and proven experience are necessary. This hybrid position requires three days in the office and two days working from home, offering flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role, ideally with team management responsibilities.
• Comfortable working across all aspects of finance, from transactional tasks to strategic reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a small finance team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Take ownership of the full finance cycle, including accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Finance Cycle Management

Financial Reporting

Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Financial accountant

Hybrid Working (days int he office 3 days from home)

35-45k

Qual or QBE

Overview:

We’re looking for a proactive and adaptable Financial Accountant to lead a small, dedicated finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on with day-to-day finance operations while also providing leadership and oversight. Whether you're qualified or qualified by experience, we welcome applications from individuals with strong financial acumen and a collaborative mindset.

This is a hybrid role, with two days per week in the office and the remainder working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and support a small finance team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Hands-On Finance Operations: Take ownership of the full finance cycle, including accounts payable/receivable, month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Process Oversight: Ensure smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and ad hoc financial reports for senior leadership.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the budgeting process and provide financial insights to aid strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal departments and external partners, including auditors and suppliers.
• System Management: Oversee finance systems and tools, ensuring data integrity and efficient workflows.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a finance role, ideally with team management responsibilities.
• Comfortable working across all aspects of finance, from transactional tasks to strategic reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience – both welcome.
• Experience working in a hybrid or flexible environment is a plus.