Financial Accountant

SRG; Sedgefield; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Sedgefield is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their innovative finance team. This role involves managing financial ledgers while ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, engaging with external auditors, and producing high-quality financial reports that support strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field, relevant qualifications, and strong accounting skills. A hybrid work model is available, allowing for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education (or equivalent) required.
• Qualified in Financial Accounting (e.g. ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in financial accounting and audit practices.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing financial ledgers and tax requirements in line with UK GAAP.
• Leading month-end duties including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany recharges.
• Acting as the primary contact for external auditors during annual audits.
• Preparing and finalising P&L, balance sheets, and consolidated cashflow statements.
• Producing cashflow forecasts and analysing material movements.
• Supporting the year-end audit and R&D tax claim processes.
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and procedures.
• Communicating financial insights across a range of stakeholders.

Skills

Financial accounting

Audit practices

Excel proficiency

Understanding of financial reporting

Education

Degree-level education

Qualified in Financial Accounting (ACCA/ACA)

Job description

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Life Science recruiter helping scientists find exciting jobs in a regulated space, from discovery through to commercial release.

Job type: Permanent

Salary: £47000 - £62000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Sedgefield (Hybrid)

SRG is exclusively working with a highly innovative organisation tasked with bringing the UK to the forefront of innovation. We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team, where innovation meets impact. As a Financial Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of financial planning and decision-making, providing expert insights and robust accounting support. You’ll manage financial ledgers, ensure compliance with UK GAAP and Financial Reporting Standards, and contribute to the development of financial systems and policies.

This role offers the opportunity to lead on month-end and year-end processes, engage with external auditors, and deliver high-quality financial reporting that supports strategic business decisions. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, helping to drive performance, maintain financial integrity, and support the company’s mission to make a meaningful impact through innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing financial ledgers and tax requirements in line with UK GAAP.
• Leading month-end duties including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany recharges.
• Acting as the primary contact for external auditors during annual audits.
• Preparing and finalising P&L, balance sheets, and consolidated cashflow statements.
• Producing cashflow forecasts and analysing material movements.
• Supporting the year-end audit and R&D tax claim processes.
• Maintaining and improving financial controls and procedures.
• Communicating financial insights across a range of stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree-level education (or equivalent).
• Qualified in Financial Accounting (e.g. ACCA/ACA).
• Experience in financial accounting and audit practices.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience working in industry or with grant funding.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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