Financial Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and successful Manufacturing business in Chesterfield as they look for a Financial Accountant for the team.

This is a newly created role due to continued business growth and the evolving responsibilities of the Financial Controller, who is taking on additional duties across the organisation. The successful candidate will join a friendly and established finance team of four and will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial accounting and reporting requirements of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking for a broad and varied role within a growing organisation, offering exposure to a range of financial accounting responsibilities and the chance to develop alongside an experienced Financial Controller.

Benefits:

• Salary of up to £50,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 7% Employee/ 8% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare benefit and Medical Cash plan
• Early finish every Friday
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible working hours
• Broad and varied role within a supportive finance team

Working Hours: 37 per week 

It will be a varied role with responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports and supporting month-end processes
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of financial records
• Preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments
• Supporting the production of statutory accounts and year-end reporting
• Assisting with the preparation of information for external auditors
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and wider financial planning
• Reviewing and improving financial processes and controls
• Supporting the Financial Controller with ad hoc analysis, reporting and projects
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting where required
• Providing financial information and support to colleagues and stakeholders across the business
• Supporting the continued development and growth of the finance function

They are looking for someone with strong financial accounting experience who enjoys working in a hands-on and collaborative finance environment. You will ideally be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or a strong finalist with relevant experience
• Experienced in financial accounting, month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a small, collaborative team
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident using Excel and financial systems
• A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Proactive, with an interest in improving processes and taking on new responsibilities

This is a great Financial Accountant opportunity where you can take ownership, work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and become an important part of a growing finance function.

If you are interested ion this role, please send in your CV today!