Financial Accountant

Astute Recruitment; Stretton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive group company in Burton on Trent is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant. In this role, you'll handle financial accounting and reporting, prepare annual management plans, and drive process improvements. Strong VAT and tax knowledge within a UK context is essential. The position offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with life insurance

Employee discount scheme

Bike to work scheme

Car purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting within a UK organization.
• Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed/variable cost centre reporting.
• Support preparation of annual management plans.
• Oversee month end closures and central cost control.

Skills

Financial accounting

VAT

Tax

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills including SAP

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Job title: Financial Accountant

Location: Burton on Trent

Salary: £48,000

If you are a qualified Financial Accountant who wants to join a progressive group company, we would like to hear from you. You will be working as part of a busy team, providing accurate and timely financial accounts and other ad-hoc reports, while assisting with and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting and control for fixed/variable cost centre reporting as well as managing underlying transactional processes where relevant
• Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts
• Financial accounting, month end closures, and control of central HQ cost recharges
• Provide support to monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Preparation of information for tax purposes where relevant
• Drive internal controls and process improvements
• Ad-hoc work when required

Your background

• Experience is key - previous financial accounting experience is essential, covering financial accounting, VAT, and tax within a UK organisation
• Qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
• Possess good analytical skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
• Good communication skills, able to establish and develop relationships at all levels within the organisation
• Possess a high level of attention to detail with excellent IT skills including SAP (desirable) and MS Office

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year
• Pension scheme with life insurance
• Employee discount scheme and assistance programme
• Bike to work and car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Hybrid working

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Please apply with your CV