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Financial Accountant |£40,000–£45,000 | Full-time, office-based Immediate start preferred We are recruiting an experienced Financial Accountant to join an established finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing & engineering business. Month-end forms the core of this role, so you will need a strong technical grounding and the confidence to take full ownership of your areas from day one. You will be someone who spots issues early, investigates discrepancies thoroughly and resolves problems using your own initiative. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include: Preparing accruals, prepayments and monthly depreciation Maintaining the fixed asset register Completing balance sheet reconciliations and Group reporting Reconciling and clearing the GR/IR account Managing intercompany reconciliations, accruals and netting payments Revaluing receivables, payables, bank balances and FX forward contracts Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring performance Managing multi-currency payment runs Preparing monthly VAT returns Supporting statutory accounts preparation and the external audit Investigating unallocated receipts, supplier balances and other discrepancies Providing wider technical accounting support across the business The Person We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Working towards a recognised accounting qualification – ACA, ACCA or CIMA Proven Financial Accountant experience within manufacturing or a closely related industry Strong technical accounting knowledge and substantial month-end experience Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup formulas The ability to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and remain accurate under pressure An inquisitive approach with the confidence to identify and resolve issues Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business Experience of large complex ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a broad and technically varied accounting role within an established and supportive business. You’ll join a friendly finance team, working closely with the Financial Controller and colleagues across the wider organisation, giving you plenty of exposure and variety. The company genuinely values and looks after its employees, with long-service awards a regular occurrence – a strong reflection of the positive working environment and employee retention. The business is particularly keen to hear from candidates who are immediately available and ready to hit the ground running