Financial Accountant

Talk Staff; Stafford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff is seeking a Financial Accountant for a permanent role based near Burton-on-Trent. You’ll join the finance team and take ownership of monthly reporting, balance sheets and cost analysis within a manufacturing/engineering environment.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, strong accounting and Excel skills, and preferably SAP experience. You’ll collaborate with finance and operations colleagues and contribute to process improvements across the business.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Previous industry experience within manufacturing or engineering is essential.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and Excel skills.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Proactive, organised approach and the confidence to work with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly financial reports, reconciliations and analysis.
• Supporting month-end, year-end and statutory reporting.
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis.
• Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excel

Education

ACA ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Financial Accountant

Burton-on-Trent £50,000 Permanent

Are you a qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or engineering, looking for a role where you can take ownership, get involved in the wider business and make a real impact?

We're working with an established international business looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing monthly financial reports, reconciliations and analysis.
• Supporting month-end, year-end and statutory reporting.
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis.
• Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and processes.

What we're looking for:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Previous industry experience within manufacturing or engineering is essential.
• Strong financial accounting, reporting and Excel skills.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• A proactive, organised approach and the confidence to work with different stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity to join an established business with an international presence, offering variety, responsibility and the chance to further develop your career.