Financial Accountant

Eaton Syalon; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday per year

Pension scheme with life insurance

Service-related bonus

Employee discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted tyre vouchers

Bike-to-work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Job summary

Eaton Syalon is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for its UK Head Office in Burton on Trent. The role is hybrid (3 days on site) and focuses on financial accounting, controls, and reporting with strong VAT/tax involvement.

You will own key accounting areas, support month-end processes, and drive improvements in a collaborative environment. A recognised accounting qualification and UK experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a UK organisation.
• Strong Excel skills with analytical and data interpretation abilities.
• Experience with VAT and tax matters.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Own financial accounting & control: cost centre reporting and central HQ cost recharges.
• Support month-end close and balance sheet activities; assist with group reporting and statutory accounts.
• Partner with business functions and support annual plans and forecasts.
• Act as contact for auditors and drive internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant

Burton on Trent - Hybrid (3 days per week at site)

£45,000 - £50,000 + bonus + benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join a busy UK Head Office Financial Accounting team. This role offers the chance to take ownership of key accounting areas, provide meaningful financial insight, and drive process improvements within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Accounts Manager, you will play a key part in the financial accounting function. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting & Control

• Ownership of fixed and variable cost centre reporting, including underlying transactional processes
• Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
• Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Preparation of information for tax purposes where required

Month-End & Balance Sheet Management

• Month-end closure of the trade creditors area of the balance sheet
• Supporting the purchase ledger supervisor on financial accounting matters
• Closure and revaluation of purchase ledger
• Adjustments for group reporting purposes
• GRIR (Goods Received/Invoice Received) analysis, maintenance and control
• Goods in transit calculations and reconciliations
• Intercompany balances uploads and reconciliation via HFM ITM
• DPO (Days Payable Outstanding) calculations

Business Partnering & Planning

• Working closely with and supporting business functions in your areas of responsibility
• Supporting the preparation of annual management plans and forecasts

Audit & Compliance

• Acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Driving strong internal controls and supporting process improvement initiatives

About You

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a UK organisation
• Strong technical accounting skills with a sound understanding of internal controls
• Experience in VAT and tax matters
• High proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels
• High attention to detail, with resilience and flexibility in managing competing demands and deadlines
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with enthusiasm for continuous process improvement
• Experience of SAP is highly desirable (training will be provided if needed)

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on skills, qualifications and experience)
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service-related bonus payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike-to-work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function at UK Head Office level. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, work with senior stakeholders, and have the chance to make a real impact through process improvement and control.