Financial Accountant: Stock & Reporting Specialist

Axon Moore; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore in Leeds is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, controls and day-to-day finance operations. The role focuses on accurate monthly reporting, month-end processes and maintaining robust balance sheet integrity within a distribution environment.

You will oversee VAT compliance, assist with annual accounts, and collaborate with auditors while monitoring stock valuation and intercompany balances.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and support the production of management accounts.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany balances where applicable.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, general ledger postings and the integrity of financial records.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant financial and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation of annual accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor stock and inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation and reconciliation of stock balances.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding issues.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control processes where required.
• Assist with cash flow reporting, working capital management and monitoring debtor and creditor balances.
• Review financial processes and controls, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial information and investigate variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards and relevant financial regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems, processes and reporting procedures.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Stock/Inventory experience

VAT/compliance experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Axon Moore in Leeds is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, controls and day-to-day finance operations. The role focuses on accurate monthly reporting, month-end processes and maintaining robust balance sheet integrity within a distribution environment.

You will oversee VAT compliance, assist with annual accounts, and collaborate with auditors while monitoring stock valuation and intercompany balances.