Accountant | York | £45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits

A growing SME is looking to appoint a qualified accountant to take ownership of its finance function.

The business is well-funded and entering a sustained growth phase, with clear plans to scale significantly over the next five years. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a high level of exposure to both the financial and operational aspects of the business.

This is a broad, hands-on position with responsibility for both day-to-day finance and supporting the wider business.

You will be responsible for:
*Managing core finance activities
*Producing timely and accurate management information
*Supporting cashflow planning and financial control
*Providing insight into costs, projects and performance
*Improving processes and supporting the development of systems
*Working closely with the Managing Director on financial operations and growth pans
*Systems and process improvements

Key skills and experience:

*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*Comfortable taking ownership in a standalone role
*Practical, with a willingness to be involved at all levels
*Commercially aware and able to support decision-making
*Interested in being part of a growing business over the medium term

Opportunity:

*Direct reporting line to the Managing Director
*Backed by investment and positioned for growth
*Small team, with a focus on efficiency and accountability
*Opportunity to develop the role as the business expands