Financial Accountant: Path to Financial Controller

AFR Consulting; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible holidays

Above average pension contribution

Job summary

AFR Consulting is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join a busy accounts team in a large manufacturing business serving UK and international markets.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the role focuses on improving reporting, balance sheet controls, and cash forecast processes. The ideal candidate is newly or nearly qualified (ACCA/ACA) with an audit or practice background and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA candidate with audit/accountancy practice background preferred.
• Newly or nearly qualified accountant welcome.
• Keen eye for detail and drive for continuous improvement.
• Experience in financial reporting and budgeting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Improving financial reporting through clear understanding of business processes and controls.
• Delivering month end board and management reporting packs, at site and group finance level.
• Completing balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, resolving any key issues.
• Managing the cash flow forecasting process and liaising with group treasury.
• Improving processes and controls, delivering required change across the business.
• Reporting financial performance of operational cost centres.
• Recording and controlling fixed assets and authorising expenditure.
• Preparation of annual budgets and information for the group finance team.
• Driving improvements to the ERP system along with other ad hoc projects when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

ACCA or ACA candidate

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AFR Consulting is recruiting a Financial Accountant to join a busy accounts team in a large manufacturing business serving UK and international markets.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the role focuses on improving reporting, balance sheet controls, and cash forecast processes. The ideal candidate is newly or nearly qualified (ACCA/ACA) with an audit or practice background and a passion for continuous improvement.