Financial Accountant

Talk Staff Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant for an established international business in the Burton upon Trent area. The role offers £50,000 per annum on a permanent basis and requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification with experience in manufacturing or engineering.

You will prepare monthly financial reports, support month-end and year-end processes, and work closely with finance and operations to drive improvements in reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Proficient in financial reporting and analysis.
• Experience with month-end, year-end and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills.

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

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reference

8044

Salary

£50,000 - £50,000/annum

Job Location

United Kingdom -England -West Midlands -Staffordshire -Burton upon Trent

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

05 November 2026

Financial Accountant

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.

Burton-on-Trent | £50,000 | Permanent

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.