Financial Accountant in Burton Upon Trent

Job description

Financial Accountant

Burton on Trent – Hybrid (3 days per week at site)

£45-48k + bonus + benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to join a busy UK Head Office Financial Accounting team. This role offers the chance to take ownership of key accounting areas, provide meaningful financial insight, and drive process improvements within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Financial Accounts Manager, you will play a key part in the financial accounting function. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting & Control

• Ownership of fixed and variable cost centre reporting, including underlying transactional processes
• Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
• Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Preparation of information for tax purposes where required

Month-End & Balance Sheet Management

• Month-end closure of the trade creditors area of the balance sheet
• Supporting the purchase ledger supervisor on financial accounting matters
• Closure and revaluation of purchase ledger
• Adjustments for group reporting purposes
• GRIR (Goods Received/Invoice Received) analysis, maintenance and control
• Goods in transit calculations and reconciliations
• Intercompany balances uploads and reconciliation via HFM ITM
• DPO (Days Payable Outstanding) calculations

Business Partnering & Planning

• Working closely with and supporting business functions in your areas of responsibility
• Supporting the preparation of annual management plans and forecasts

Audit & Compliance

• Acting as a key point of contact for auditors
• Driving strong internal controls and supporting process improvement initiatives

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Solid post-qualification experience in financial accounting within a UK organisation
• Strong technical accounting skills with a sound understanding of internal controls
• Experience in VAT and tax matters
• High proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels
• High attention to detail, with resilience and flexibility in managing competing demands and deadlines
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with enthusiasm for continuous process improvement
• Experience of SAP is highly desirable (training will be provided if needed)

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £48,000 (depending on skills, qualifications and experience)
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with linked life insurance
• Service-related bonus payment
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted tyre vouchers
• Bike-to-work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function at UK Head Office level. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, work with senior stakeholders, and have the chance to make a real impact through process improvement and control.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burton Upon Trent

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English