Financial Accountant

Location:                                         Shaftsbury

Hours:                                               Monday to Friday (9am – 5pm)

Salary:                                              Up to £65,000

The Opportunity: Financial Accountant

We are seeking a highly proactive, fully qualified Financial Accountant to join the head office of a passionate, collaborative, and rapidly growing company operating within the industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to sit right at the heart of the finance team, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the Senior Management Accountant. We are seeking a proactive, self-starting individual who is driven to succeed. You will be empowered with immediate ownership of two key legal entities within the group, requiring both initiative and a high degree of autonomy

The role offers the perfect blend of essential Management Accounting duties and critical Statutory Accounts preparation.

Key Responsibilities

This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a passion for process improvement:

• Management Accounts: Responsibility for the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts for two Ltd companies, ensuring strict deadlines are met, including accurate reporting of stocks.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure company compliance with relevant financial legislative and reporting requirements. This includes continuing CPD, awareness of upcoming legislative changes, and maintaining robust controls within the GDPR framework.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Maintain clean balance sheets for both entities, providing monthly commentary and raising any associated risks or opportunities.
• Tax & Duties Lead: Act as the point of contact for the business regarding VAT, Duty, and Tax with respect to import/export activities.
• Budgeting & Planning: Oversight of entity budgets, including planning and business partnering, feeding into the preparation of consolidated group budgets.
• Process Improvement: Lead efficiency improvement projects at the site, including activity-based costing and scenario planning. Contribute to internal control processes to safeguard financial systems.
• Reporting: Ensure the accurate completion of monthly KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), including commentary and recommendations for improvement.
• Project Work: Undertake project work within the finance department and wider business as required.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a finance professional who can demonstrate technical excellence alongside strong business acumen:

• Qualification: Must be a Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Sector Experience (Desirable): Proven experience in financial reporting, tax & duties, and management accounting within the industrial, manufacturing, or FMCG sector.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS / FRS (Financial Reporting Standards).
• System Proficiency: Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, with a particular strength in Excel.
• Stock Accounting: Knowledge and experience in stock accounting is highly desirable.
• Communication & Partnering: Excellent communicator with strong partnering skills. Ability to present complex financial information clearly to stakeholders and senior management.
• Project Management: Strong project management and governance awareness, capable of driving efficiency projects.