Staff Accountant
JOB_53464114728126Job type
PermanentLocation
LeicesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£40k - £52k + Bonus
Staff Accountant – Leicestershire
Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering and technology business with a long-standing heritage and a strong culture of innovation, ethics, and continuous improvement. With operations in over 90 countries and a workforce of more than 7,000 employees, the company is a market leader, serving critical sectors including aerospace, industrial, and energy.
The business is currently undergoing a strategic expansion, including the planned integration of new brands and technologies, making this a pivotal time to join the finance team at their Leicester site.
Your new role
As Staff Accountant, you will support the site Controller and wider finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. You will be responsible for preparing Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements, maintaining general ledger entries, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external standards such as US GAAP, local GAAP, and SOX.
You will also play a key role in audit preparation, account reconciliations, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes and internal controls.
What you'll need to succeed
- A qualification in Accounting
- Strong accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Power BI is a plus)
- Knowledge of tax accounting, fixed assets, and treasury functions
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
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.
Staff AccountantJOB_534641147281262025-09-302025-12-28
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