Accountant

Accountant | York | £45,000 to £55,000 plus benefits

A growing SME is looking to appoint a qualified accountant to take ownership of its finance function.

The business is well-funded and entering a sustained growth phase, with clear plans to scale significantly over the next five years. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers a high level of exposure to both the financial and operational aspects of the business.

This is a broad, hands-on position with responsibility for both day-to-day finance and supporting the wider business.

You will be responsible for:

Managing core finance activities
Producing timely and accurate management information
Supporting cashflow planning and financial control
Providing insight into costs, projects and performance
Improving processes and supporting the development of systems
Working closely with the Managing Director on financial operations and growth pans
Systems and process improvements

Key skills and experience:

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
Comfortable taking ownership in a standalone role
Practical, with a willingness to be involved at all levels
Commercially aware and able to support decision-making
Interested in being part of a growing business over the medium term

Opportunity:

Direct reporting line to the Managing Director
Backed by investment and positioned for growth
Small team, with a focus on efficiency and accountability
Opportunity to develop the role as the business expands
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed