Financial Accountant

The Role:

We are looking for a detail-driven and proactive Financial Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. This role includes responsibility for areas such as the general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, and the month-end close process. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate, timely financial information that supports the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to make a real impact by building efficient processes and maintaining high standards across the finance function.

As a Financial Accountant, you are expected to:

• Oversee daily accounting operations

• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations, proactively resolving discrepancies

• Monitor and deliver the monthly close process in line with the group’s reporting timelines and prepare management accounts

• Manage quarterly VAT returns

• Prepare statutory financial statements

• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated reports

• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures

• Liaise with our tax representatives for certain tax-related matters

• Take ownership of ad hoc financial tasks and projects as required, demonstrating flexibility and a hands-on approach

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., leadership, operations) and external parties (e.g., auditors, advisors, banks, suppliers), ensuring clear and timely information flow

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and financial reporting standards

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Able to prepare and present clear, accurate, and reliable financial information and reports

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under tight reporting deadlines

• Proactive, independent, and hands-on, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset