Financial Accountant

Fabric Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brand in Stafford is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their UK accounting function. This role involves financial accounting, supporting management forecasting, and liaising with auditors. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, with experience in VAT and tax. The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance program, with a focus on process improvements in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme and life insurance

Service related payments

Discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience covering financial accounting in a UK organisation.
• Able to demonstrate solid experience within industry.
• Keen to identify improvements and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting covering cost centre reporting.
• Supporting with annual management forecasting.
• Liaising with Auditors.

Skills

Financial accounting

VAT and tax knowledge

Data interpretation

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant

Burton-on-Trent

45,000 - 48,000

Introduction to the Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a global brand known for their high-end production excellence and cutting‑edge technology.

Reporting to the Financial Accounts Manager, you will work as an integral part of the UK accounting function.

Description of the role

• Financial accounting covering fixed and variable cost centre reporting, alongside core transactional activities.
• Supporting with annual management forecasting.
• Supporting the Purchase Ledger Supervisor.
• Goods in transit calculations and reconciliations.
• Adjustments for group reporting purposes.
• Control of central HQ cost recharges.
• Supporting with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Liaising with Auditors.
• Driving internal process improvements.

About you

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience of covering financial accounting, VAT and tax within a UK organisation.
• Able to demonstrate solid experience within industry.
• Keen to identify improvements and efficiencies across the function.
• Able to interpret data and communicate findings accordingly.
• Skilled in Excel with good analytical skills.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Service related payments
• Discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted vouchers

If you're looking to take the next step in your career within a forward‑thinking, world‑class organisation, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic finance function while growing your expertise in a supportive and innovative environment.