Financial Accountant

E3 Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking, environmentally responsible company as a Financial Accountant. This innovative firm specializes in sustainable products and is expanding its finance team in Warrington. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting while managing key financial operations. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment. If you're a qualified accountant ready to make a global impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (38 days)

Pension Contribution (up to 9%)

Private Healthcare

Flexible Working (Hybrid)

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong SAP FICO knowledge and proficiency in Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Manage General Ledger, Purchase & Sales Ledger, ensuring accuracy.
• Support month, quarter, and year-end closing activities.

Skills

CIMA

ACA

ACCA

SAP FICO

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Excel

Access

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Warrington (Hybrid - 2 days per week remote)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

Company Overview

Are you a qualified accountant ready to take your career to the next level? A forward-thinking, environmentally responsible chemical manufacturer, specialising in sustainable silica-based products with a global presence across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team in Warrington.

As part of their growing manufacturing plant, this newly created role is based at their Warrington site - the financial hub of the division.With continued growth and expanding responsibilities, they are strengthening their finance team and looking for a Financial Accountant to help drive global operational excellence.

Salary and Benefits of the Financial Accountant

• Competitive Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
• Flexible Working: Hybrid - 2 days per week remote
• Generous Annual Leave: 38 days (30 + 8 bank holidays)
• Pension Contribution: Up to 9% employer contribution
• Private Healthcare

Information on the Role of the Financial Accountant

As the Financial Accountant, you will be supporting financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting.You'll work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Team, with a particular focus on transactional finance, reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant:

Financial Operations

• Manage the General Ledger, Purchase & Sales Ledger
• Prepare, post, and review journal entries ensuring documentation and accuracy
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance in all transactions
• Support month, quarter, and year-end closing activities
• Maintain and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts, including expenditure, revenue, and assets
• Oversee invoice processing and maintain accurate inventory control

Fixed Assets & Intercompany Transactions

• Manage CAPEX, asset depreciation, and disposals
• Ensure balanced and reconciled intercompany transactions
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in intercompany balances

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain strong internal controls, including adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and financial regulations (supported by tax specialists as needed)
• Contribute to the integrity of the internal control framework

What You'll Need as the Financial Accountant

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACA / ACCA)
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong SAP FICO knowledge and IT proficiency (Excel, Access, ideally Power BI)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• A methodical, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach to finance

How to Apply

Apply Now and take the next step in your career with a business that's making a global difference by submitting your CV direct for review.