Senior Accountant

Seymour John; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Bridgnorth. This role offers the opportunity to produce insightful financial reports and lead critical close processes for a thriving manufacturing client. With a focus on compliance and collaboration, you'll play a key role in driving business performance while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in finance, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary review after 6-month probation

Preferential car purchase scheme

7% matched Company Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

TOIL – up to 2 half days per month

Life Insurance – 4x annual salary

Access to Associates’ Discounts & Rewards

Discounted Health Cash Plan

Annual bonus

Further education sponsorship

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in financial reporting including Group level.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards like IFRS and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Conducting variance and trend analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA sponsorship

Job description

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Associate Director at Seymour John | Finance specialist recruiter | Interim & permanent | Private sector & accountancy practice

Senior Accountant

Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Sector: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time on-site

Salary: Up to £50,000 (with salary review after 6-month probation)

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for data, systems, and adding real value to a business? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join the finance team for a £300m turnover Bridgnorth manufacturing client. Someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help drive business performance as well as deliver accurate, insightful reporting.

If you're ready to grow your impact in a role with autonomy, challenge, and progression potential, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), policies, and regulatory requirements
• Conducting variance and trend analysis to support business decisions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support budgeting and forecasting
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Continuously improving reporting processes and systems
• Using advanced Excel techniques to manipulate data and generate reports (financial and non-financial, such as headcount and production data)

What You’ll Bring:

• Advanced Excel skills – complex formulas are second nature to you
• 3+ years' experience in financial reporting (including to Group level)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and regulatory frameworks
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Organised, deadline-driven and solutions-focused
• A proactive, collaborative attitude – you’re always looking for ways to add value

Why Join? – The Perks:

• Salary up to £50,000, with a review after 6-month probation
• Preferential car purchase scheme (TUSKER) – for example, an employee recently obtained a new electric MG4 for £311/month including insurance, maintenance, and tyre costs
• 7% matched Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working – 36.25-hour week with core hours (9:30am–4pm Monday–Thursday, and until 3pm on Friday)
• TOIL – up to 2 half days per month when added to annual leave
• Life Insurance – 4x your annual salary
• Access to Associates’ Discounts & Rewards – covering popular brands, essentials, and travel
• Discounted Health Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Contracted for 5 days on-site, but flexibility is available at management discretion once trust is built
• Annual bonus (around £750) paid in December
• Attendance bonus – £100 for no sick days in a calendar year
• Further education sponsorship – including CIMA, ACCA
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service awards

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key finance role where your expertise will help shape the future of our business. If you're ready for the next step in your career, with real responsibility, recognition, and rewards — apply today.

For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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