Senior Financial Accountant

Robert Walters UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and distribution group located in Leicester is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. You will prepare monthly management accounts, conduct reconciliations, and oversee inventory controls. The ideal candidate should be ACA/ACCA qualified with 1-3 years of industry experience, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. This role is based on site in Leicester.

Qualifications

• Experience within import/export or international supply chains will be beneficial.
• 1-3 years of experience in industry post qualification.
• Practice trained background.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Conduct detailed control account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accruals and prepayments processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

A leading and rapidly expanding manufacturing and distribution group in Leicester is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their knowledgeable finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing growth of a highly successful business, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will directly impact the organisation's financial health.

Role remit:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts that provide valuable insights for decision-making across the business.
• Conduct detailed control account and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure all financial records are maintained with precision and integrity.
• Manage accruals and prepayments processes, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and reflect true business activity.
• Maintain robust inventory controls and oversee accurate valuation procedures to support effective stock management.
• Oversee the fixed assets register, including associated reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Role Profile:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally with a practice trained background, looking to make their 2nd move in industry.
• Possess a background in Practice training complemented by 1-3 years' experience within industry settings for well-rounded expertise.
• Experience within import/export or international supply chains would be advantageous for understanding global business operations.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of both profit & loss (P&L) statements and balance sheet accounting for comprehensive financial oversight.
• Exhibit excellent attention to detail alongside a problem-solving mindset that enables you to identify discrepancies quickly and propose effective solutions.
• Display confident communication skills that allow you to present complex financial data clearly to senior stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

The role is based on site in their Leicester office.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates