Financial Accountant
JOB_53977324803136Job type
PermanentLocation
DurhamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
Market Rate
Financial Accountant, Durham
Your new company
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a small finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting across the group, ensuring compliance, and supporting business decision-making.
Your new role
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts for the group, including variance analysis and commentary
- Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements
- Support in the preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidation processes
- Management of prepayments, accruals, and journal postings
- Balance sheet reconciliations and ongoing monitoring of key control accounts
- Liaising with operational teams across the manufacturing sites to provide financial insight
- Assistance with audit processes (internal and external)
- Continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of management accounting, group reporting, and VAT
- Experience with prepayments, accruals, and month-end processes
- Excellent Excel and financial systems skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Proactive, organised, and able to communicate effectively across the business
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing organisation
- Exposure to group-level finance activities
- Professional development and progression opportunities
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 about your career.
Financial AccountantJOB_539773248031362026-06-052026-09-03
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