Financial Accountant
  • England,East of England,Essex
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Job Description:
Your new company A market leading UK group is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its forward-thinking finance team. If you enjoy technical accounting, process improvement, systems development and working with new ERP, reporting and AI/BI technologies, this role offers exceptional variety and professional growth.
Your new role

What You’ll Be Doing:
*Support monthly management accounts and simple consolidations in line with group reporting.
*Lead statutory accounts preparation and audit schedules
*Deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations (stock, royalties, deferred income, intercompany)
*Sales reporting to internal and external parties
*Strengthen and enhance financial controls
*Conduct stock analysis and identify slow-moving items
*Contribute to various projects and initiatives as needed.
*Support VAT, corporation tax and treasury (including FX and cashflow)
*Provide payroll information to UK and German providers
*Contribute to ERP enhancements and reporting system development
*Support BI/AI-driven automation and reporting initiatives
Why This Role Stands Out
*Great opportunity to develop your accounting and IT skills and business acumen in a highly successful and growing organisation.
*Be part of an organisation investing heavily in ERP, reporting, and intelligent finance technology
*Ideal for someone who enjoys technical challenges and continuous improvement.
*Hybrid: Harlow (min 60%) + WFH flexibility
*Work closely with directors, senior managers, auditors and external specialists
What you’ll need to succeed

What We’re Looking For:
*ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
*Strong technical accounting background
*Analytical, systems-focused mindset
*Excellent communicator and relationship-builder
*Self-starter with a proactive approach
*Audit experience beneficial
What you’ll get in return
*Our client offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
*Hybrid working
*25 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the opportunity for extra time off for the Christmas and New Year break
*Opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra holiday days
*A 35-hour working week with flex start and finish times
*Company-wide discretionary bonus
*Free parking
*Enhanced Pension
*Professional membership fees and CIPD
*Company discounts


What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Job number 3445862

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