First Move from Practice: Financial Accountant (Hybrid)

Medlock Partners; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlock Partners in Chorley is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the growing finance team. This hands-on role offers the chance to move beyond client work and take ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities in a profitable service business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee day-to-day transactions, assist with monthly management accounts and build robust reporting, with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified, recently qualified or nearing qualification.
• Experience preparing accounts and working with various financial transactions.
• Ability to manage large data sets and investigate discrepancies.
• Commercial mindset and understanding of business drivers.
• Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Organised, analytical and able to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day financial transactions and maintaining accounting records.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Monitoring cash movements, payments and receipts.
• Supporting VAT and statutory reporting.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Providing insights into variances and financial performance.
• Supporting the Finance Director with ad-hoc analysis and projects.
• Improving financial processes, controls and reporting as the business grows.

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified, recently qualified or nearing qualification

Job description

Medlock Partners in Chorley is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the growing finance team. This hands-on role offers the chance to move beyond client work and take ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities in a profitable service business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee day-to-day transactions, assist with monthly management accounts and build robust reporting, with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities in a fast-paced environment.