Financial Accountant

Cheshire Permanent View Job Description
The Financial Accountant role is a key management position within the Finance function, responsible for overseeing the Sales Ledger Accountant and Finance Assistant across a range of team and business wide finance activities.
  • Leadership & management role
  • Ideal newly qualified role practice or industry

About Our Client

Medium size business reporting into a larger group.

Job Description

  • Manage billing and revenue recognition, ensuring accurate invoicing, reconciliations and minimising revenue leakage.
  • Oversee VAT, tax compliance, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.
  • Act as the key finance contact for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring ledger accuracy, robust controls and timely issue resolution.
  • Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities and working capital performance.
  • Monitor and improve financial controls, processes and reporting across transactional finance functions.
  • Support finance transformation projects, system enhancements and process automation initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

  • A recognised qualification in accounting or finance.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and budgeting.
  • Experience with accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £45,000 and £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Hybrid working arrangement for flexibility.
  • Performance-related bonus scheme.



Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101952
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Where
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-092026-7101952