Financial Accountant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful manufacturing and retail business in Scarborough is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, 33 days holiday, and hybrid working options. The position involves managing financial records, cashflow reporting, and overseeing payroll reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have strong financial accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing or retail, along with proficiency in accounting software like Sage.

Benefits

33 days holiday

On-site parking

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience within financial accounting, ideally within manufacturing or retail.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll reconciliations, AP, AR, and cash management.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies.
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Financial accounting

Payroll reconciliations

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Cash management

Excel proficiency

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

A successful and growing manufacturing & retail business based in Scarborough is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis offering a competitive salary of up to £55,000, 33 days holiday, and hybrid working options. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting cashflow management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies and accounting standards
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly
• Take responsibility for cashflow reporting and forecasting to support business operations
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines
• Lead and support the AP & AR teams to ensure efficient processing of invoices and payments
• Carry out daily cash postings, bank reconciliations, and ensure funds are allocated correctly
• Support internal and external audits and drive continuous improvements across finance processes

Requirements

• Proven experience within financial accounting, ideally within manufacturing or retail
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll reconciliations, AP, AR, and cash management
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, alongside strong Excel skills
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) would be advantageous

Additional information

This excellent opportunity is easily commutable from Scarborough, Bridlington, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Whitby, Driffield, and the surrounding areas. There is on-site parking available, and the role is also accessible by public transport.

We would be keen to speak with individuals currently working as a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Assistant Financial Controller, or Senior Accountant, or those in a similar role looking for a new challenge.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, simply click the ‘apply’ button today or get in touch with Castle Employment for a confidential conversation.