Financial Accountant

Astute Recruitment LtdBurton-on-Trentreedpublished 10/23/2026
Must-have:Hybrid

Your tasks

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join an established group accounting function, responsible for accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, while assisting with and driving process improvements.

Duties include

  • Financial Accounting and control for fixed and variable cost centre reporting as well as managing underlying transactional processes where relevant
  • Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts
  • Provide financial reports and support business functions
  • Financial accounting and month end closure
  • Financial accounting and control of head office cost recharges
  • Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes

  • Qualified (or finalist) ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
  • Experience in a similar role is essential possessing relevant accounting experience covering financial accounting, VAT, and tax within a UK organisation
  • Experience with management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting activities
  • Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
  • Able to establish and develop relationships at all levels within the organisation
  • Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
  • Attention to detail and able to prioritise changing demands
  • Strong Excel skills

What we offer

Employee benefits include

  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme with life insurance
  • Employee discount scheme