Financial Accountant

RECfinancial is exclusively partnering with a large Leicestershire based business in the appointment of a new Financial Accountant.

The role is based at one of the best offices in Leicestershire and is commutable from all areas of Leicester / Leicestershire, Nottingham, Derby and Coventry / Warwickshire.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will take responsibility for all of the firm’s financial accounting activities and will work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director.

Day to day responsibilities will include full balance sheet control, long range planning, fixed assets, year end, working with the external auditors, monthly board reporting, supporting with budgeting / forecasting, preparation of the VAT return and working closely with the Management Accounts & FP&A team. The role will also manage one member of staff.

The role would suit a candidate who is qualified in either the ACCA or ACA qualification and your experience will have a strong financial accounting bias. Candidates will be considered who have either financial accounting experience from industry or those who have qualified within practice and are looking to make their second move.

Due to the size of the business there is potential for further career growth in the future.

The business is in a great place - they are profit making, have a very strong balance sheet and are embarking on a really interesting period of growth.

The business is fantastic to work for and they have one of the best cultures that we have worked with. They are employee focused and offer some really great benefits including hybrid working. 

The role has a salary range of between £50,000 and £60,000 plus a generous benefits package.