Financial Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Preston is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support monthly reporting and finance operations. The role involves preparing accounts, reconciling subsidiaries, managing expenses, and supporting payroll analysis. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with strong Excel skills, ready for a collaborative, tech-led environment. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across subsidiaries.
• Manage credit card reconciliations and expense allocations.
• Support payroll analysis and journal postings.
• Assist with VAT filings, audit prep, and general journals.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)

Strong Excel skills

Communication and stakeholder skills

Job description

Financial Accountant | Preston | Up to £65,000 | 3 month contract

A growing finance function is seeking a confident and detail‑oriented Financial Accountant to support its monthly reporting, payroll analysis, and international finance operations. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a broad role with exposure across UK and North American entities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across subsidiaries
• Manage credit card reconciliations and expense allocations
• Support payroll analysis and journal postings (North America)
• Assist with VAT filings, audit prep, and general journals
• Provide variance analysis and commentary
• Identify and implement process improvements

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• Collaborative, with strong communication and stakeholder skills

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a tech‑led business with a collaborative team and a hybrid working setup. Interviews are taking place imminently, so please apply or send your CV to [e-mail]

For more information on this role, feel free to contact me directly on 0161 871 7060

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