Staff Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and technology firm in Leicester is seeking a Staff Accountant to deliver accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will manage profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements while ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX regulations. Strong accounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a pivotal finance team during a period of strategic expansion.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounting is essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with financial compliance requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain general ledger entries and ensure compliance.
• Assist in audit preparation and account reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Strong accounting experience

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Your new companyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering and technology business with a long-standing heritage and a strong culture of innovation, ethics, and continuous improvement. With operations in over 90 countries and a workforce of more than 7,000 employees, the company is a market leader, serving critical sectors including aerospace, industrial, and energy.

The business is currently undergoing a strategic expansion, including the planned integration of new brands and technologies, making this a pivotal time to join the finance team at their Leicester site.

What you'll do

As Staff Accountant, you will support the site Controller and wider finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. You will be responsible for preparing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, maintaining general ledger entries, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external standards such as US GAAP, local GAAP, and SOX.

You will also play a key role in audit preparation, account reconciliations, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and internal controls.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A qualification in Accounting
• Strong accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Power BI is a plus)
• Knowledge of tax accounting, fixed assets, and treasury functions
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to continuous improvement

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