Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant / St Helens / Salary £45,000 - £55,000 + competitive benefits package.Accountable Recruitment are looking to recruit a highly successful, private equity-backed engineering business to recruit a talented Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an exciting stage of growth.With growing year on year revenues and ambitious plans for continued expansion, the business expanding operations across their UK and European entities.This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified ACA or ACCA candidate looking to make their first move from practice into industry. Reporting directly into the Financial Controller, you will gain broad exposure across all aspects of finance and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.The position has been created following an internal promotion, demonstrating the company's commitment to developing talent from within. There is genuine potential for the role to progress further as the business continues to evolve.The RoleAs Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of the financial reporting cycle while acting as a key support to the wider finance function.Key responsibilities will include:Preparation of monthly management accountsProduction of statutory financial statementsSupporting the year-end audit process and liaising with external auditorsCorporation tax, VAT and other regulatory compliance requirementsFinancial planning and analysis activities, including reporting and business performance reviewBalance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of strong financial controlsSupporting budgeting and forecasting processesIdentifying and implementing process improvements across the finance functionActing as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the businessProviding guidance and support to transactional finance team members when requiredWorking closely with operational stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and commercial teamsAbout YouFully qualified ACA or ACCAStrong technical accounting knowledge gained within an accountancy practice environmentStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProactive approach with a continuous improvement mindsetStrong problem-solving ability with a practical approachWhy Join?Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing PE-backed organisationClearly defined progression pathBroad exposure across financial accounting, reporting, compliance and commercial analysisSupportive leadership team with a strong track record of internal promotionBenefits26 days holiday plus bank holidaysOption to buy or sell up to 3 days annual leaveAdditional holiday entitlement awarded for long service10% employer pension contributionPrivate medical insuranceDeath in Service cover of 10x salary37-hour working week -typical working pattern of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, with an early finish at 1:30pm on FridaysOffice-based environment with flexibility to work from home when requiredThis is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant seeking a first move into industry with a business that can offer genuine career progression, broad responsibility and exposure to an ambitious growth journey.To discuss this role in more detail please contact Lauren Harrison at Accountable Recruitment on 07731 356 287TPBN1_UKTJ