Qualified Accountant

Insight Select; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

Private healthcare

Pension schemes

On-site gym, cafe, parking and social"

Job summary

Insight Select seeks a Qualified Accountant in Blackpool, Lancashire, to join a well-established international manufacturing business. You will own management accounts, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and group reporting, with a focus on commercial decision-making.

The role requires ACCA or ACA qualification, at least two years post-qualification experience, strong Excel and systems skills, and excellent stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA or ACA accountant
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience in a similar role
• Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel and strong systems skills
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and commercially minded approach

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis
• Delivering detailed cost, margin, and profitability analysis
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Overseeing fixed asset registers and investment property reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Assisting with statutory accounts and external audit processes
• Producing group reporting and consolidated financial information
• Managing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations
• Partnering with operational teams to improve business performance and cost control
• Identifying process improvements and efficiencies, including the use of AI and automation tools

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Management accounts

Cost analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Qualified Accountant

Blackpool, Lancashire

Full-Time | Permanent

Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 5:00pm

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Accountant to join a well-established and highly successful international business operating within the manufacturing and industrial sector.

This position would suit an ambitious ACCA or ACA qualified accountant who enjoys working in a commercially focused environment and wants to play a key role in financial reporting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of management accounts, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and group reporting activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the wider business.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis
• Delivering detailed cost, margin, and profitability analysis
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
• Overseeing fixed asset registers and investment property reporting
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Assisting with statutory accounts and external audit processes
• Producing group reporting and consolidated financial information
• Managing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations
• Partnering with operational teams to improve business performance and cost control
• Identifying process improvements and efficiencies, including the use of AI and automation tools

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified ACCA or ACA accountant
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience within a similar role
• Strong experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel and strong systems skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Previous experience within manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and commercially minded approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Hybrid working available following training
• Performance-related bonuses
• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Pension schemes and private healthcare options
• Professional development and study support
• On-site gym, café, parking, and social facilities
• Career progression opportunities within a growing international business

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term career development