Brampton Recruitment
1 year ago
Financial Accountant
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Company information
- Company
- Brampton Recruitment
- Location
- UK, West Midlands, Staffordshire, Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom
- Posted
- 1 year ago
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a busy finance team within a dynamic manufacturing environment. As the Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting operational and strategic decision-making through accurate financial insights across the group
Job Description:
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:oo pm / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.
Job Description:
- As the Financial Accountant, you will prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure that the business has appropriate financial controls, processes, and policies to enhance business performance and protect company assets
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- As the Financial Accountant, you will take full ownership of overhead costs for the Group and complete monthly analysis
- As the Financial Accountant, you will support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, including variance analysis and commentary
- Assist with capital expenditure tracking and fixed asset management
- As the Financial Accountant, you will do the preparation of VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and other statutory filings across the UK and Europe
- Liaise with external auditors and provide documentation for audit processes
- As the Financial Accountant, you will implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial procedures
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial reporting
- As the Financial Accountant, you will conduct financial analysis to support pricing strategies, cost reduction initiatives, and investment decisions
- Support ERP system improvements and ensure accurate financial data integration
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports as required by governing bodies
- Stay current with changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, and industry best practices
- Mentor junior finance staff and contribute to team development
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential for the role
- Previous experience working as a Financial Accountant or similar is essential
- Proven experience in financial accounting within a manufacturing or industrial setting is desirable, not essential
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (Sage/NetSuite desirable)
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial modelling
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:oo pm / 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Brampton Recruitment is an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.
Required skills
- accounting
- finance
- erp systems
- excel
- financial reporting
- internal controls
- accounting software
- sage
- statutory filings
- financial accountant
- financial modelling
- vat returns
- financial procedures
- netsuite
- pricing strategies
- corporation tax computations
- cost allocation
- cost reduction initiatives
- investment decisions
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