Financial Accountant: Reporting & Controls Specialist

Fabric Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabric Recruitment seeks a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its central finance team in the UK. The role covers financial accounting, reporting, and control improvements, with involvement in month‑end and group reporting.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with UK VAT knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. SAP experience is advantageous and training can be provided.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least two years post-qualification experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK VAT and tax accounting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with financial systems and data.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret financial information clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to timely, accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting and control activities across designated cost centres, including fixed and variable costs.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, management plans and financial forecasts.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the business and provide financial guidance.
• Complete month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations for designated areas.
• Oversee central costs and interdepartmental recharges accounting and controls.
• Support monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare financial information to support tax and VAT reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with audit requests.
• Maintain robust financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Undertake ad hoc financial projects as required.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Fabric Recruitment seeks a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its central finance team in the UK. The role covers financial accounting, reporting, and control improvements, with involvement in month‑end and group reporting.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with UK VAT knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. SAP experience is advantageous and training can be provided.