https://jobs.co.uk/job/financial-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--c90ed5fe-5bfe-4356-b83a-958c2abfcfe0 RSS feed for Financial Accountant at Hays Accounts and Finance. en-gb Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:05:39 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/financial-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--c90ed5fe-5bfe-4356-b83a-958c2abfcfe0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/financial-accountant-hays-accounts-and-finance--c90ed5fe-5bfe-4356-b83a-958c2abfcfe0 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Darlington | Salary: £35000 - £45000/annum Market Rate | Type: Permanent | Your new company We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join a small finance team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting across the group, ensuring compliance, and supporting business decision-making. Your new role Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly management accounts for the group, including variance analysis and commentary Ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting Preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements Support in the preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidation processes Management of prepayments, accruals, and journal postings Balance sheet reconciliations and ongoing monitoring of key control accounts Liaising with operational teams across the manufacturing sites to provide financial insight Assistance with audit processes (internal and external) Continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting What you''ll need to succeed Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experi... Permanent