Financial Accountant: Broad Growth Role in Fast-Growth SME

Axon Moore; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore are partnering with a PE-backed SME in Chorley to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant position. This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time mover to step into a broad and varied role within an established and fast-growing business.

You will lead monthly management accounts reviews, support statutory and year-end reporting, manage the annual audit, and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function as the business continues its international expansion.

Qualifications

• First-time mover seeking a broad and varied finance role in a fast-growing business.
• Opportunity to drive change and shape the role to your strengths.
• Business has recently expanded internationally and continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly review of management accounts and prepare the monthly Board reporting pack.
• Support preparation of statutory and year-end accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Manage and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to FRS 102 and assess their impact on the business.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Support overseas financial reporting.
• Assist with acquisition accounting, including supporting M&A activity, due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and maintain 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across the finance function.
• Support cash and treasury management.
• Act as a finance business partner to multiple internal departments.
• Provide support on ad hoc projects.

Job description

Axon Moore are partnering with a PE-backed SME in Chorley to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant position. This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time mover to step into a broad and varied role within an established and fast-growing business.

You will lead monthly management accounts reviews, support statutory and year-end reporting, manage the annual audit, and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function as the business continues its international expansion.