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Posted 15 August, 2026

Financial Accountant

Reed
Stockton-on-Tees, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a large, values-driven organisation to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a complex, multi-entity organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to making a positive impact within communities across the UK.

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Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will play a key role in financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation, audit management, tax compliance, and month-end reporting. You will work closely with operational and senior leadership teams, providing financial insight and support to help drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and budget versus forecast analysis.
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  • Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and relevant reporting frameworks.
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  • Support the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
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  • Manage balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and strong financial controls.
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  • Oversee tax compliance activities including VAT, payroll-related taxes and year-end reporting obligations.
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  • Ensure the integrity of financial records through robust accounting policies and processes.
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  • Manage intercompany accounting activities, ensuring balances are reconciled and settled appropriately.
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  • Support month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, payroll and other key accounting areas.
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  • Work collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial information and commercial support.
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  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and control.
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  • Contribute to finance systems development and continuous improvement initiatives.
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To be successful in this role, you will possess:

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  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
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  • Previous experience within a Financial Accountant, Management Accountant or similar role.
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  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK financial reporting requirements.
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  • Experience of statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
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  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
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  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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  • The ability to influence and build relationships across a range of stakeholders.
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  • Experience working within a multi-entity or complex organisational structure would be advantageous.
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