Financial Accountant in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Our client is a well-known and highly successful manufacturer based in Burton on Trent.  They are presently looking to appoint a qualified Financial Accountant who can assist with driving process improvement whilst providing accurate and timely financial reporting.

Working as part of the Head Office team, you will be expected to carry out the following:

• Lend support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasting
• Fixed/variable cost centre reporting
• Month end closing of trade creditors area of the balance sheet
• Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
• Auditor liaison
• Drive process improvements and internal controls
• Lend support with monthly group reporting
• Assist with preparation of annual statutory accounts
• Prepare information for tax purposes
• Ad hoc duties as required

In order to carry out this role, candidates should be qualified with relevant working experience, ideally from a manufacturing environment.  You should also be capable of showing a high level of attention to detail and have great analytical skills whilst continually demonstrating solid technical financial accounting skills with a good knowledge of internal controls.

In return, our client offers a range of company benefits including car purchase scheme, pension, life assurance, product discounts, etc.  Once settled into the role, the successful candidate will also be able to work on a hybrid basis, working 2 days at home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well respected, international company that offers the chance to develop your career.  If you feel you have the right background and experience to carry out this role, please apply now.  However, if you don't hear back from us within 48 hours, kindly assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. (agy)