Financial Accountant

Derby Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Newly created position is a growing Finance function, we're looking for a Financial Accountant to support the Financial Control function and contribute to the ongoing development of accounting processes.Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the office
  • Reporting, process improvement, Audit, SAP
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

Growing division of a Market leading, Global engineering business based in Derby, rapidly evolving with a mission to transform the markets they operate in

Job Description

This is a newly created position so you will have license to mould and shape it.

  • Manage the end‑to‑end PO accruals process, gather and validate consumption data, calculate accruals in line with contracts, ensure month‑end deadlines are met, and drive process improvements and automation.
  • Prepare and post month‑end and ad‑hoc journals, ensuring accuracy, documentation quality and timely close.
  • Produce reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain strong balance sheet controls.
  • Identify and process prepayments, ensure accurate P&L release, and review GL coding for accuracy.
  • Support tangible and intangible asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation, asset register maintenance and lease accounting.
  • Assist with data analysis, documentation and continuous improvement of IFRS 15 processes and controls.
  • Prepare audit schedules, support internal/external audits, and ensure adherence to accounting policies and standards.
  • Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, ERP enhancements, process optimisation, control improvements, and ad‑hoc reporting.
  • Provide assistance with VAT and corporation tax activities as the tax function grows.



This is a key role in a growing team, and you'll bring a collaborative mindset, analytical strength, and a passion for enhancing financial processes

The Successful Applicant

You will be a technically strong, degree educated accountant, probably qualified in a large practice and looking for your first or second move from the profession.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as well as an appetite for professional growth and aptitude for problem solving and process improvement

What's on Offer

55-65k DOE plus generous bonus, market leading pension and Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office)

Contact
Neil Mantle
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6968672
Phone number
+44 115 9349607

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Derby
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neil Mantle
Consultant phone
+44 115 9349607
Job reference
JN-032026-6968672