Senior Financial Accountant

Investigo; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing manufacturing business in Amersham is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant. This role offers extensive exposure across the finance function, ideal for a newly qualified accountant looking to accelerate their career in a supportive environment. The position includes responsibilities like P&L reporting, budgeting, and liaising with external auditors, with a competitive salary package and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Genuine career progression opportunities

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Ambitious and enthusiastic to develop in finance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Preparation of management reports with commercial insights.
• Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ownership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

SENIOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT | MANUFACTURING | AMERSHAM | £55-60K

THE OPPORTUNITY

An exceptional opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join our client, a fast-growing manufacturing business based in Amersham. This role offers extensive exposure across the entire finance function and represents the perfect platform to accelerate your post-qualification career in a supportive, dynamic environment.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is an established yet rapidly expanding manufacturing business with an impressive track record of growth and employee progression. They have created a supportive culture where talent is recognised and rewarded, with numerous examples of internal promotion and career advancement.

THE ROLE

As Senior Financial Accountant, you will gain comprehensive exposure across the entire finance function, with key responsibilities including:

• Full ownership of P&L and Balance Sheet reporting and analysis
• Preparation of comprehensive management reports with commercial insights
• Working closely with the CFO (dotted line reporting relationship)
• Involvement in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Contributing to month-end and year-end processes
• Supporting system improvements and automation initiatives
• Liaising with external auditors and other stakeholders

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Have ambition and enthusiasm to develop across all areas of finance
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Show excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
• Be keen to take ownership and drive continuous improvement

THE PACKAGE

• Salary: £55,000-£60,000 dependent on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment