FInancial Accountant

ACCA Careers; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified or finalist Financial Accountant for a growing, multi-entity business. The role covers management accounts, balance sheet, VAT, cashflow and financial controls, with scope to take ownership and drive improvements toward a Finance Manager position.

This is a full‑time, in‑office role in Stoke‑on‑Trent with a clear pathway to progression, a proactive finance function and a small annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience with management accounts and financial reporting.
• Exposure to accounts preparation and multi-entity environments.
• ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist with strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and perform month-end close.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and maintain controls.
• Analyze group overheads and support cashflow reporting.
• Assist with statutory accounts and audit preparation and support.
• Handle UK and EU VAT returns and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Management accounts

Balance sheet

VAT

Cashflow

Financial controls

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Job description

A great opportunity for a qualified or finalist Financial Accountant to join a growing, multi-entity business in a broad role covering management accounts, balance sheet, VAT, cashflow and financial controls. With significant scope to take ownership and improve processes, the role offers a clear pathway towards Finance Manager while working within an ambitious and evolving finance function.

Client Details

We're working with a successful multi-entity business that is going through an exciting period of growth and investment. They're now looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team and take ownership of a broad range of financial accounting and reporting responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than a transactional role, with genuine scope to develop towards a Finance Manager position.

Description

• Monthly management accounts and month-end
• Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Group overhead analysis
• Weekly cashflow reporting
• Statutory accounts and audit support
• UK and EU VAT returns
• Compliance and regulatory reporting

Profile

This role would suit a 1st time mover from practice who has had exposure to accounts preparation and holds either the ACA or ACCA qualification. It would also suit someone industry qualified who has had experience across management accounts, VAT, multi-entity environments and experience with audit.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes ownership, asks questions and isn't afraid to challenge when something doesn't look right.

Job Offer

• 50,000-£55,000 per year + small annual bonus
• Flexible start/finish times but please only apply if you're happy with being in office full time with an early finish on a Friday
• Genuine Finance Manager progression
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Professional development opportunities