Financial Accountant

Axon Moore; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in Wakefield is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. The role is ideal for a finalist or newly qualified accountant to manage month-end accounts, prepare P&L statements, and assist with audits in a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 and a hybrid working model (4 days office, 1 day WFH).

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Finalist or newly qualified accountant.
• Strong Excel skills to manipulate and interpret data.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Strong communication skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end management accounts.
• Prepare and analyse P&L statements.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and oversee fleet accounting.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Support year-end audit process.
• Assist with budget preparation.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Excel skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA finalist or newly qualified

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant | Manufacturing | Wakefield | £45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH)

I am exclusively partnering with a leading manufacturing business based in Wakefield, who are looking for a talented and ambitious Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified accountant to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities while developing their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end management accounts and support timely reporting.
• Prepare and analyse P&L statements and produce the monthly management accounts pack.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and oversee the business unit's fleet accounting.
• Ensure compliance with government national statistics reporting requirements.
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary to support decision-making.
• Support the year-end audit process, liaising with auditors as required.
• Assist with budget preparation, review, and sign-off.
• Identify and implement process improvements across financial operations.

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and interpret complex data.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and motivated to build a long-term career in finance.
• A natural problem solver with a genuine passion for process improvement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary between £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: 4 days on-site in Wakefield, 1-day WFH.
• A supportive team culture focused on development and progression.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing business.

If you're a driven and ambitious Financial Accountant looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, please get in touch today - [e-mail] or on 07552 488 907